BTEC HN Business Management (HND) – Manchester Independent College

Undergraduate

BTEC HN Business Management

In today’s increasingly competitive corporate world, leading enterprises demands people with demonstrable management skills and abilities. BTEC Higher Nationals are recognised by employers around the world for their emphasis on developing practical skills alongside specialist knowledge and understanding of an industry or sector. With their strong focus on technical skills, they help to address the high-level technical skills shortage that’s an important issue in the UK and globally.

BTEC Higher National (HND) Business Management

Level & Duration

Qualification number (QN): 603/6838/X

Year 1: Level 4 (HNC) – 120 Credits
Year 2: Level 5 (HND) – 120 Credits

Intensive: 1 Year inc. Level 4 and 5. 240 Credits.

This route is only open to students with exceptional ability and is judged on a case by case basis.

All 3 of the above options are full-time programmes.

Assessment

Assessment is through practical assignments with no exams – to more accurately reflect the real working environment. Through this engaging approach to learning, you will be ready to face the challenges of the modern business world armed with the hands-on skills employers demand.

Fee

This programme is fully taught with live lectures supplemented by interactive learning options. You will be provided a structured time-table as you would receive in a face-to-face college. All lectures are recorded for flexibility.

FEE SCHEDULE:

ONLINE ROUTE:
Standard Route: £6000 per year.
Intensive 1 Year Route: £10,000 in total.

Fees are inclusive of examination charges. A £100 application fee is charged seperately.

ON-CAMPUS ROUTE:

Standard Route: £7500 per year.
Intensive 1 Year Route: £12,500 in total.

Fees are inclusive of examination charges. A £100 application fee is charged seperately.

Campus route is only available for British students or those with existing immigration rights.

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business offers students six specialist pathways designed to support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to degree-level study. These pathways are linked to Professional Body standards (where appropriate) and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment.

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers the following specialist pathways for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of business:

Accounting and Finance
Business Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
Human Resource Management
Marketing
Operations Management

Route options are subject to availability.

There is also a non-specialist ‘General Business’ pathway, which allows students to complete a Level 5 Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility to providers and students. Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and
decision-making.

Examination Specifications

Curriculum

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Business Management) (240 credits) consists of:

Year 1

Unit	Unit Level	Unit Credit
Business and the Business Environment	4	15
Marketing Essentials	4	15
Human Resource Management	4	15
Management and Operations	4	15
Management Accounting	4	15
Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit)	4	15
Business Law	4	15
Financial Accounting	4	15

Year 2

Unit	Unit Level	Unit Credit
Research Project (Pearson-set unit)	5	30
Organisational Behaviour	5	15
Business Strategy	5	15
Sales Management	5	15
Operations and Project Management	5	15
Understanding and Leading Change	5	15
Global Business Environment	5	15

Entry Requirements

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18.

Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

MIC will need to review the profile of qualifications and/or experience held by applicants, considering whether this profile shows an ability to progress to a higher level qualification.

For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

A BTEC Level 3 qualification 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 and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English
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.
GCSE English for home students.

English language requirements for international students

In order for students to be successful on this qualification an appropriate command of the English language is required as both the tuition and assessments are conducted in English.

All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the programme where the programme is both taught and assessed in English:

Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
PTE 51
IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5
or equivalent.

It is up to the centre to decide what proof will be necessary to evidence individual student proficiency.

Career/Academic Pathways

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business provides its learner the realistic and appropriate career-related opportunities worldwide for 21st-century employment markets.

Students who successfully completed Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business qualification can progress onto Degree Top-Up programme at many Universities such as University of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire New University, Teesside University, University of Sunderland, Buckinghamshire New University, University of Huddersfield, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Gloucestershire, University of Worcester, University of South Wales, etc.

Department Contact

Hotline : +44 (0) 161 531 0837

Level & Duration

Qualification number (QN): 603/6838/X

Year 1: Level 4 (HNC) – 120 Credits
Year 2: Level 5 (HND) – 120 Credits

Intensive: 1 Year inc. Level 4 and 5. 240 Credits.

This route is only open to students with exceptional ability and is judged on a case by case basis.

All 3 of the above options are full-time programmes.

Assessment

Fee

FEE SCHEDULE:

ONLINE ROUTE:
Standard Route: £6000 per year.
Intensive 1 Year Route: £10,000 in total.

Fees are inclusive of examination charges. A £100 application fee is charged seperately.

ON-CAMPUS ROUTE:

Standard Route: £7500 per year.
Intensive 1 Year Route: £12,500 in total.

Fees are inclusive of examination charges. A £100 application fee is charged seperately.

Campus route is only available for British students or those with existing immigration rights.

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