Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma In Business

Course details

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND (Higher National Diploma) in Business is awarded by Pearson Education Limited and accredited onto the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) at Level 5. This means that students may progress to study at university level with advanced standing after completing their HND Diploma. A BTEC HND can count as credit for the second or third year of an undergraduate degree.  Acceptance to a university programme is still at the discretion of the inpidual university.

Students undergo a variety of units covering a wide spectrum of Business Administration and Management that will equip them with education and training for a range of careers in business such as management, administration, personnel and marketing.

PROGRAMME STRUCTURE

Full-time students will study 4 course units each time over 1 trimester.  15 guided learning hours per week.

Part-time students will study 2 course units over 2 months.  9 guided learning hours per week.

MODE OF DELIVERY

Guided learning hours consist of lectures, tutorials, group discussions, project meetings.

ASSESSMENT / EXAMINATIONS

Written assignments, class presentations and projects. No formal examinations.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• Applicant must be 17 years and above.
• SSTC Foundation Programme or 5 GCE ‘O’ Level or 2 GCE ‘A’ Level passes or equivalent.
• English Proficiency of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

GRADUATION REQUIREMENT

Students must successfully pass all 16 units with a minimum of 240 credits of which 125 are mandatory core.  At least 125 credits of the 240 credits must be a Level 5.

COURSE UNITS

• The Business Environment
• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Marketing Principles
• Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
• Business Decision Making
• Business Strategy
• Research Project
• Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
• Financial Investment Opportunities
• Working with and Leading People
• Operations Management in Business
• Marketing Planning
• Human Resources Development
• The Internet and E-Business
• Small Business Enterprise

Note: Course units may change due to changes in Pearson framework or course reviews.

ATTENDANCE CRITERIA

Student Pass holders are required to maintain an attendance of 90% and above to meet the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority (ICA) requirements. All students need to attend at least 75% of classes to be eligible for a Certificate of Attendance.

AVERAGE TEACHER TO STUDENT RATIO

1:30

EDUCATIONAL PATHWAY

Holders of the HND Diploma with ‘Merit’ passing grade will qualify to continue on to the one-year top-up degree awarded by the University of Salford for the Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Business and Management (top-up).