The HNC in Business is a one year programme providing students with a specialist vocational understanding of business. There will be a strong, sector-related emphasis on acquiring knowledge and understanding of key business concepts, whilst simultaneously developing the practical skills necessary for a successful career within the business sector.
Course Details - Modules
Building on previous knowledge and skills in Business, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening learners’ knowledge. Particular emphasis is placed on ensuring that students are able to effectively apply their knowledge to relevant practical situations. Students undertake eight units to complete the HNC. These are currently*: Business and the Business Environment; Marketing Essentials; Human Resources Management; Management and Operations; Management Accounting; Managing a Successful Business Project; Innovation and Commercialisation; Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management.
*Please note that units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements. See Course Terms and Conditions for more details.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
N1W3
Institution code:
S06
Campus Name:
Selby College
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
Including Business or a related subject.
64 UCAS Tariff points (NEW UCAS TARIFF) from either:
•A Levels (including Business or a related subject)
•A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Business
The following are also required:
•Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths
•Two satisfactory references
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in Business.
•Two satisfactory references
Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course