This course is for those who wish to pursue a career in, a wide range of business areas such as Marketing, HR or Finance etc. Besides being a stand-alone qualification this course is also for those students who wish to progress to the 2nd year of a university degree course or complete the HND component of a higher national qualification.
Course Details - Modules
These subjects will help students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of the key aspects of the business sector at Level 4, through six core units (mandatory), which includes one Pearson set unit.
Units:
Business and the business environment (Assignment based)
Marketing essentials (Assignment based)
Human resource management (Assignment based)
Management and operations (Assignment based)
Management accounting (Assignment based)
Managing a successful business project (Pearson Set assignment)
Business law (Assignment based)
Entrepreneurship and small business management. (Assignment based).
Study Methods
The HNC has 1,200 hours of Total qualification time. This is an estimate of the total time it could reasonably be expected for a learner to achieve a qualification. 40% or 480 hours of the allocated time (TQT) is spent at college in lectures and workshops.
This is 15 hours per week, with half spent in lectures (taught lessons) and half in workshops. (Opportunities for research with lecturer support. The remaining 60% or 720 hours will be spent completing independent study. For example, completing assignment, working at home or in the Learning Resources Centre.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The HNC is 100% coursework with 1 Pearson Set unit (12.5%). This unit is a research project that will include timetabled sessions 50% and independent study 50%.
The theme of the project is provided by Pearson and limited guidance and feedback will be provided throughout the duration of the project. The project must be completed by February and is an open book non exam unit.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
How to Apply
26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application Codes
Course code:
002N
Institution code:
U95
Campus Name:
Uxbridge Campus
Campus code:
Points of Entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
Year 1
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)
Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.
International applicants
Standard Qualification Requirements
Business or related subjects at A Level or BTEC, however a lower entry point may be considered with good references, or an Access to Higher Education course in Business. You will also need a tutor reference and to attend an interview. Students with overseas qualifications are also welcome.
Access to Higher Education course in Business
GCSE English language and maths at grade 9-4 (grade A*- C)
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.
English language requirements
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Unistats information
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Fees and funding
EU
5921.0
Year 1
England
5921.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
5921.0
Year 1
Scotland
5921.0
Year 1
Wales
5921.0
Year 1
Channel Islands
5921.0
Year 1
International
7682.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
The fees quoted are for home and overseas students for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
Provider information
Park Road
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Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ
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