Higher National Diploma in Business

  • Last updated 12/2024
  • English
  • Certified Course
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Overview

Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications take a student-centred approach to the curriculum. There is a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal, and thinking skills the student will need to succeed in employment and higher education. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop skills and behaviours for work, for example by taking part in a group project or meeting a client brief. A student may achieve exemption from professional or vendor qualifications, or membership of selected professional organisations to help students on their journey to professional recognition or membership.

Objectives

  • A range of general and specialist study units, both core and optional, each with a clear purpose, so there is something to suit each student's choice of programme and future progression plans.
  • Up-to-date content, closely in line with the needs of employers, professional bodies, and higher education, for a skilled future workforce.
  • Learning outcomes mapped against professional body standards, where appropriate.
  • Support for tutors, including authorised assignment briefs, curriculum planning support, and assessment guidance.
  • Support for students, including digital learning resources and communities, through HN Global.
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Admission Criteria

A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business.

A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as mathematics and English.

Other related Level 3 qualifications.

A Pass in Intermediate.

An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution.

Related work experience.

An international equivalent of the above.

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Course Outline