Course description
Business HNC Level 4
The BTEC Higher National qualifications in Business are aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. Higher Nationals provide a wide-ranging study of the business sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in business. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the business sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.
Part time also delivered this course 2(part-time) Years.
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Entry Requirements
Our typical offer is UCAS Tarrif points 64 (new), or equivalent
BTEC Extended Diploma at MPP and GCSE English and maths grade C or above (or equivalent point score)
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to be:
- A BTEC Lextended Diploma in Business
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent)
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above
Kirklees College will consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL)
For more information, please visit the institute website.
Training Course Content
This module map provides an indicative list of the modules that make up your course. Each module is worth a specified number of credits. You must take modules worth a total of 120 credits at each level of the course.
All modules are compulsory.
Semester 1
- Business and the Business Environment (15 credits)
- Human Resource Management (15 credits)
- Management Accounting (15 credits)
- Business Law (15 credits)
Semester 2
- Innovation and Commercialisation (15 credits)
- Marketing Essentials (15 credits)
- Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit) (15 credits)
- Management and Operations (15 credits)
Why choose Kirklees College
98% pass rate for full time students
25% of HE students graduate with firsts
1,000+ dedicated and experience staff members
Continuing Studies
The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the business sector.
Below are some examples of job roles each qualification could lead to:
- Accounting and Finance – Chartered Accountant, Accounting Technician, Financial Advisor
- Business Management – Business Manager, Business Development Manager, Business Advisor, Office Manager
- Human Resource Management – Human Resources Officer, Training and Development Officer, Recruitment Consultant, Human Resources Manager
- Marketing – Channel Marketing Manager, Sales and Promotion Marketing, Executive Communications Planner, Digital Marketing Executive
- Operations Management – Logistics and Distribution Manager, Supply Chain Manager, Service Delivery Manager
- General / All Pathways – Retail Manager, Sales Manager, Business Consultant
- General Manager