PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

Course details

- To provide an educational foundation for a range of business and management careers in business & finance

- To provide specialised studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment

- To enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment

- To provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for career development and as a basis for progression to graduate and postgraduate studies

- To develop students' ability in business & finance through effective use and combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme

- To develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attitudes essential for successful performance in working life.


1. Utilize techniques and technology to address business problems and enable effective decision making

2. Understand fundamental marketing concepts, key areas of advertising and promotion and present a credible marketing plan

3. Understand the nature and issues of business environment, organisations and behaviours

4. Explain the role and functions of management information systems in business operations

5. Explain the functions, processes and information needs of organisations

6. Understand personnel function of management and employment relationship within the organisat

7. Understand the concepts, principles and techniques of financial systems and auditing

8. Learn basic financial techniques used for decision making and prepare financial reports

9. Understand basic principles of law relating to business and taxation for individuals and businesses

10. Demonstrate problem-solving skills

11. Demonstrate the ability to work independently as well as effectively as a member of a team


Class Size
Class size: Maximum 35 for lectures, Maximum 17 per class for practical and tutorial lessons
Certification
1. To be awarded the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business, the student must meet the award criteria below.
2. To be awarded the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing), the student must meet the award criteria below. In addition, all specialist units in the Marketing Pathway must be successfully completed
3. To be awarded the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management), the student must meet the award criteria below. In addition, all specialist units in the Management Pathway must be successfully completed

Award Criteria
A 240-credit qualifications that consists eight (8) mandatory core units plus eight specialist units and/or general optional units that provide for a combined total of 240 credits. The rules of combination for this qualification are as specified as follows:
1. Qualification credit value: a minimum of 240 credits.

2. Minimum credits to be achieved at the level of the qualification (level 5): 125 credits.

3. Mandatory core units: 125 credits.

4. Specialist units: 115 credits.

Entry Requirements
- Diploma
- Chinese Senior Secondary Year 3

- SMU 3

- GCE 'A' Levels 2 passes

- ITE Higher NITEC 2.5

- STPM 2 passes

- Vietnam Grade 12

- Any other equivalent qualification
- Applicants with foreign qualifications equivalent to the above may be admitted provided they are proficient in the English Language, and possess
1. IELTS 5.0 or equivalent qualifications AND

2. a Pass in English Proficiency Assessment Test determined by the college.

* Those without IELTS 5.0 are required to attend an English Course at a fee.
The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the QCF for learners aged 18 and above.
More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience of paid and/or unpaid employment and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

Lectures/Tutorials
The course is mainly conducted in the classroom via face-to-face learning which encourages student-teacher interaction. Students are encouraged to attend field trips organised by the school to encourage experiential learning.
- Brainstorming
- Debates
- Discussion
- Group Work
- Field Trips
- Case Studies
- Role Play and
- Simulation
Assessment
In-course assessments will be conducted only. In-course assessments may include quizzes, class tests, class participation in question and answer sessions, oral presentation, subject assignments including assignment reports and demonstrations where relevant, valid and appropriate