Pearson Btec Level 5 Hnd Diploma In Business(Managerment)

Course details

This will cover an analysis of the impact of the external operating environment and the need to plan organisational strategies to ensure effective business performance, together with an introduction to the techniques and methods of research. A variety of research methodologies, including the opportunity to carry out interventionist or action research should be considered and a project report based on independent research into an area of professional business practice of interest completed.

The ways in which finance is managed within a business organisation will be considered, the different sources of finance evaluated and the use of financial information to make decisions studied. Also included will be consideration of decisions relating to pricing and investment, as well as budgeting, together with techniques for the evaluation of financial performance.

The internal nature of organisations from both a theoretical and practical viewpoint will be considered and it is intended to develop an understanding of the behaviour of people within organisations and the significance of organisational design and characteristics.

The objectives of organisations and the influence of stakeholders are included as is the operation of organisations in relation to the local, national and global environment. Also included is an introduction to the fundamental and principles that underpin the marketing process, examine the role and practice of marketing within the changing business environment and include a concise and contemporary overview of marketing, together with the knowledge and skills to underpin further study in the specialist field of marketing.

More about Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business:

Awarded by:

Pearson Education Ltd

Type of award:

PEARSON BTEC LEVEL 5 HND DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS

Award Criteria:

• Pass all 32 assignments with Pass, Merit or Distinction
• Attain minimum overall attendance of 90% (International Students) and minimum overall attendance of 75% (Local Students) for the entire course.

Assessment Methods:

Assignment Based (16 modules X 2 assignments per module)

Minimum Entry Requirement:

Local Students

• At least 1 GCE 'A' Levels pass or
• 3 GCE 'O' Levels passes including English, or
• 5 GCE 'N' Levels passes including English, or
• ITE COS, NTC 2, NITEC Holders or Certificates and Diplomas issued by international examination bodies like LCCI, ABE etc.
• Working adults with at least 2 years of relevant working experiences
• Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
• English Language Proficiency: At least a C6 in English Language at GCE 'O' Levels or
• Grade D or 5 in GCE 'N' Levels or
• Completed an English-based course of study or
• Passed Portman English placement test

International Students

• Students Must be at least 18 years old at point of application
• Successfully completed at least 10 years of formal education in their home country
• Certificates and Diplomas issued by international examination bodies like LCCI, ABE etc.
• Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
• English Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 525 or
• Passed Portman English placement test
• Students who fail our English placement test can sign up for our preparatory course for IELTS (an English Language programme) to improve their English Language Proficiency before applying with us to study the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND courses

UNIT TITLES

• 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
• Taxation
• Working with and Leading People
• Managing Activities to Achieve Results
• Advertising and Promotion in Business
• Marketing Planning
• Human Resources Management
• Human Resources Development

The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:       

• Providing education and training for a range of careers in business such as administration, personnel, marketing, finance, law, purchasing and management
• Providing a general qualification with flexibility of study to meet local or specialist needs
• Providing specialist options which meet the needs of the major functions in business and allow specialisation with career progression and professional recognition in mind
• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a business context
• Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
• Providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in business or progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as a full-time degree in business or a related area
• The BTEC Business programmes prepare learners for employment in the sector and are suitable for those who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work.
• Progression from this qualification may well be into or within employment in the sector where learners may work towards professional membership or study for professional body examinations.

Professional Body Recognition:

Higher National qualifications in Business, have been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. The following professional bodies recognise the Higher Nationals in Business. Varying degrees of exemption from professional body examinations are available from inpidual professional bodies.

• Association of Accounting Technicians
• Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
• Association of International Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Bankers
• Chartered Institute of Management
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Marketing
• Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants
• Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
• Chartered Insurance Institute
• Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
• Institute of Financial Accountants
• Institute of Legal Executives
• Institute of Personnel and Development

Higher-level Skills:

Learners studying BTEC Higher Nationals in Business will be expected to develop the following skills and learning style during the course of study:

• Cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis & synthesis
• Effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems
• Effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media widely used in business eg the preparation and presentation of business reports
• Numeric and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation; the use of models of business problems and phenomena
• Effective use of communication and information technology for business applications
• Effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-starting, inpidual initiative and enterprise
• Self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to persity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues
• Effective performance within a team environment including leadership, team-building, influencing and project-management skills
• Interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuading and presentation
• Abilities to conduct research into business and management issues