BTEC HND in Business

The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits and is equivalent to 2nd year of Bachelors degree.

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.

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.

You need to achieve a minimum of 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 5, and 120 credits are at Level 4. You can choose one of the following specialist pathways:

1 (Management)
2 (Human Resource Management)
3 (Marketing)

First year:

Modules: Semester 1

• Unit 1: Business and the Business Environment
• Unit 2: Marketing Essentials
• Unit 3: Human Resource Management
• Unit 4: Management and Operations

Modules: Semester 2

• Unit 5: Management Accounting
• Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set)
• Unit 7: Innovation and Commercialisation
• Unit 8: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

In 2nd year you can choose one of the following specialist pathways

1 (Management)
2 (Human Resource Management)
3 (Marketing)

The modules for each pathway are listed on the website

This qualification is suitable for you if you wish to enter or progress in employment in business, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in business or a related area.

Entry requirement:

• GCSE maths and English grade A*-C/9-4 or equivalent; AND
• A related Level 3 qualification, which could be an Access to Higher Education Certificate; OR
• At least one A-level in a relevant subject at grade A*-C OR more than one A-level at grades A*-E; OR
• other equivalent international qualifications OR
• Related work experience (if you're an older learner we'll take into account your paid and unpaid experience, professional qualifications and life experience)
• Applicants must also have an appropriate standard of English to enable them to access relevant resources and complete the unit assignments

On successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, students can develop their careers in the business sector through:

? Entering employment
? Continuing existing employment
? Linking with the appropriate Professional Body
? Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
? Progressing to university.