The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business offers student’s seven 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.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma offers the following specialist pathways for students who wish to concentrate on a particular aspect of business.
At Level 5 students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the business sector through six core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment.
The mandatory units are:
Research Project (Pearson-Set) – equivalent to two units
Organisational Behaviour
There five further optional units at Level 5 from the following:
Accounting and Finance
· Taxation
· Statistics for Management
Business Operations Management
· Business Strategy
· Business IT Systems
· Business Systems
Human Resource Management
· Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
· Human Resources – Value and Contribution to Organisational Success
Marketing
· Consumer Behaviour and Insight
· Customer Value Management
· Sales Management
· International Marketing
· Brand Management
Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
· Planning for Growth
· Tapping into New and International Markets
· Pitching and Negotiation Skills
Progression & Careers
Graduates successfully completing the Higher National Certificate and the Higher National Diploma will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of business. You will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. This can lead onto a diverse range of careers within Business.
Course Details - Modules
The mandatory units are:
1.Research Project (Pearson-Set) – equivalent to two units
2.Organisational Behaviour
There five further optional units at Level 5 from the following:
1.Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
2.Consumer Behaviour and Insight
3.Sales Management
4.Tapping into New and International Markets
5.Social Media Practice
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:
BUS2
Institution code:
T90
Campus Name:
Tyne Metropolitan 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
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