The HND top-up in Business has been developed to focus on providing education and training for a range of careers in business such as management, administration, personnel, marketing, accounting and law, as well as providing a general qualification which allows flexibility of study to meet local or specialist needs.
Higher Nationals are designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, linked to professional body requirements and National Occupational Standards where appropriate. They offer a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding. The qualifications provide a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in their sector and their national recognition by employers allows direct progression to employment.
Course Details - Modules
The core units studied on this programme are:
• Research Project (Pearson Set)
• Organisational Behaviour.
The optional units studied are:
• Taxation
• Business Strategy
• Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
• Consumer Value Management
• Planning for Growth.
Course Details – Assessment Method
The programme is assessed through the submission of written essays, reports and reflective logs and a series of project-based practical work-based assessments.
Formative feedback will support student progression in both written work and business outcomes.
Self and peer assessment in convener/critique situations will be an essential element of all projects and the feedback from these will enhance student achievement and progression.
The programme allows 120 credits at each level.
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:
N101
Institution code:
L43
Campus Name:
Clarence St
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
To apply for this programme, applicants will be required to hold a Higher National Certificate or equivalent level 4 certificate of higher education in a relevant subject.
It is expected that all applicants will hold relevant Level 2 maths and English qualifications equivalent to GCSE grade C/4 or above.
Mature students: The University Centre welcomes applications from mature students who have relevant experience in lieu of the minimum entry requirements. Mature students (over 21) without formal qualifications may be accepted subject to satisfactory literacy and numeracy tests, work experience (if applicable) and a strong personal statement.
Recognition of Prior Learning: Applicants may meet entry requirements through the process of Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL), which awards academic credits through recognition of prior learning via work and other life experiences. Recognition of Prior Learning is either certificated (RPCL) through formal assessment, or Experiential (RPEL) via skills and knowledge developed through work and voluntary activities. Students should refer to the RPL Policy on the University Centre website: www.liv-coll.ac.uk/study-at-the-college/higher-education/he-policies-and-procedures/
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Minimum Qualification Requirements
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
England
6673.0
Year 1
Northern Ireland
6673.0
Year 1
Scotland
6673.0
Year 1
Wales
6673.0
Year 1
Additional Fee Information
Additional Fee Information are not listed for this Course.
Provider information
The Learning Exchange
Roscoe Street
Liverpool
Merseyside
L1 9DW
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