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Duration: 26-32 weeks
Credits : 120
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £1500* (+20% VAT)
*VAT applicable in UK
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How you’ll study
This course is studied 100% online. Some courses require blended learning.
Course Duration
Study time depends on the credit size of each qualification. See Key Facts below for this course.
Start dates
Start any day of the week. Onboarding happens within an hour except weekend. Ascentis and Pearson BTEC L3 courses have fixed intakes across the year
Regulated Qualifications
Access to HE Diplomas are regulated by QAA. All other qualifications are regulated by Ofqual.
Comprehensive study material
Learning material includes recorded lectures, presentations, ebooks, handouts, articles, workbooks, MCQ, Case studies and assignment briefs.
Assessment
Pearson BTEC L3 courses are exam based for some units. Most courses are assessment via assignments on which learners can get formative feedback prior to final submission and grading. Not all qualifications offered are graded
Overview
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Modules
Mandatory Units:
• Business and the Business Environment
• Marketing Essential
• Human Resource Management
• Management and Operations
• Management Accounting
• Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit)
Optional Units:
• Innovation and Commercialisation
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• Business Law
• Financial Accounting
Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
• A BTEC or a level 3 equivalent 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
• An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution or Other related Level 3 qualification or an international equivalent of the above.
• Related work experience
• A Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or Equivalent
Progressions
Upon completing Pearson BTEC Higher National Certification qualifications, learners will be eligible to gain entry into the second year of the BTEC Higher National Diploma. Learners can also progress to second year of a university course at any UK University. For full list visit the Pearson BTEC progression page or call us at 0161 2734745
Certification
The Certificate is issued by the Pearson BTEC Qualification- Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 07737) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson BTEC Qualifications
Course Duration: 26-32 weeks
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 4
Qualification Number: 603/6837/8
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