BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business

Course details

The programmes offered at Shelton provide exciting learning pathways, blending work based learning, modern educational techniques and bringing employers and academia closer together for the benefit of both.

Developed in association with industry to help bridge the skills gap at technician and associate professional level, our programmes are an important rung on the ladder of lifelong learning - facilitating entry to higher education and, where appropriate, progression to an honours degree.

Aims

• Offer a balanced academic and practical approach to fundamental business concepts and applications;
• Cover the essential subject areas including management, marketing, finance, human resource management, and research;
• Acquire the critical Business knowledge and its application to relevant industry. It is specially designed to inculcate students with the concepts and tools for more effective managerial responsibilities. 
• Offer an interactive medium for inpiduals to learn critical thinking 

Why study? :

• The HNDs (Higher National Diplomas) are work-related (vocational) higher education qualifications. They are designed to give you the skills to put that knowledge to effective use in a particular job
• These diplomas are highly valued by employers both in the UK and overseas
• They are accredited by Pearson, UK's largest awarding body
• Once you complete your HND, you have the option to top-up your diploma to an undergraduate degree with Over 100 universities worldwide recognise BTEC qualifications

Function of this qualification:

Graduating with a Pearson BTEC HND Level 5 in Business opens the door to a number of exciting careers across several industries. Many graduates go on to work in retailing and distribution, importing/exporting and the Civil Service, among other sectors.

SCOPE OF STUDY

Preparation for degree studies

UNIT OUTLINE

The course comprises of 16 modules delivered in a 15 months period for a total of 960 guided learning hours. Learners must achieve a minimum of 240 credits (of which at least 125 must be at level 5). Students are required to complete eight (8) compulsory core modules and eight (8) specialist modules. The college reserves the right to offer any combination of the eight specialist modules.

It is the Centre's responsibility to ensure that the following are adhered to for Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business:

• Qualification credit value: a minimum of 240 credits. (A maximum of 30 credits may be at level 6)
• Minimum credit to be achieved at the level of the qualification (level 5): 125 credits.
• Mandatory core unit credit: 125 credits
• Specialist unit credit: 115 credits
• A maximum of 60 credits can be centre devised or imported from other QCF Pearson BTEC Higher National Qualifications to meet local needs. Level rules and mandatory core units must not be changed.

ASSESSMENT

Introduction

As stated above for some modules the components of assessment are

• Continuous Assessment takes form as case study analysis/ assignments/ group Seminars

Referrals

When a student fails to obtain a minimum of the assessment then referral may be granted. There will only be two referral attempts per module which must be taken within the course eligibility period.

GRADUATION CRITERIA

Students must obtain at least a grade of Pass to successfully complete a module.  With an overall passing mark, the student will then qualify for graduation.