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Duration: 52-62 weeks
Credits : 240
Enrol: Anytime
Fees: £2950* (+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
This course is designed to help you develop advanced knowledge and skills appropriate for a career in the business sector. During the course, you will gain knowledge of the business and the business environment, human resource management, marketing, management accounting, organisation behaviour and business strategy, and entrepreneurship.
In addition, it provides individuals with the academic and critical thinking skills required at higher education levels. The HND in Business comprises 240 credits, of which 120 are completed at Level 4 (HNC) and 120 at Level 5 (HND). When you complete all 240 credits, your final award will be an HND. Additionally, learners can progress to a third-year BSc (Hons) Business Management or related degree course at any University.
Modules
1: Business and the Business Environment
2: Marketing Processes and Planning
3: Human Resource Management
4: Leadership and Management
5: Accounting Principles
6: Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set Unit)
7: Business Law
8: Operations Management
19: Research Project (Pearson Set)
20: Organisational Behaviour
24: Understanding and Leading Change
25: Global Business Environment
43: Business Strategy
46: Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
• A BTEC level 4 qualification in Business
• Related work experience or an international equivalent of the above.
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or Equivalent.


Progressions
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses, for example:
• BSc (Hons) in Business and Management
• BA and BSc (Hons) in Business Studies
• BSc (Hons) in International Management.
Certification
The Diploma is issued by the Pearson. UK Versity Online Limited (Centre Number 07737) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for qualifications.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson BTEC Qualifications
Course Duration: 52-62 weeks
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 5
Qualification Number: 603/6838/X

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