Course Summary
Discover a vibrant and engaging programme designed to give you the essential skills and knowledge to excel in the world of business.
- Dive into the Contemporary Business Environment: Gain insights into the forces transforming industries today and stay ahead in a fast-changing world.
- Master Marketing Processes and Planning: Learn how to craft innovative strategies that make a real impact.
- Excel in Management of Human Resources: Develop the expertise to manage teams effectively and create thriving workplace cultures.
- Lead with Confidence: Sharpen your leadership skills with our Leadership and Management unit, preparing you to inspire and guide teams to success.
- Build Financial Expertise: Understand Accounting Principles to take control of business finances and make informed decisions.
- Tackle Real-World Challenges: Put theory into action with the Managing a Successful Business Project unit, where you’ll deliver practical solutions to real business problems.
This dynamic and comprehensive qualification is your launchpad into a competitive and exciting business world. Unlock endless possibilities with the HNC Business – your future starts here!
Level of Award
BTEC Higher National Certificate – Level 4
Study mode(s) and duration
1-year full time, 480 guided learning hours
Awarding Body
Pearson
Delivering Institution
LD Training Services Limited, in partnership with Gloucestershire College
Discover your future with BTEC Higher National Qualifications in Business.
BTEC Higher Nationals are work-focused qualifications designed for those taking their first steps into employment or looking to advance their careers. Whether you’re entering the workplace directly or continuing your studies at university, these qualifications provide a clear pathway to success and are tailored to meet the needs of employers.
The BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) opens doors to a variety of opportunities, from higher education to employment, equipping you with skills and knowledge that are highly valued by industry and academia.
Why Choose BTEC Higher Nationals in Business?
- Widely Recognised: Trusted by employers and universities, these qualifications are considered the leading vocational option for business professionals.
- Career-Focused Learning: Designed to develop professional, self-reflecting individuals who can adapt to the ever-evolving business world.
- A Broad and Practical Approach: Gain hands-on experience and explore the breadth of the business sector, preparing you for further study or workplace success.
- An internationally recognised Level 3 qualification or equivalent, aligned with the UK standards for higher education.
- Relevant work experience or Level 3 qualification.
- Grade 4/C GCSE English Language or equivalent qualification. LDT also accepts a range of international English qualifications and English language tests that demonstrate the required level of English language proficiency.
LDT welcomes any other/combinations of relevant qualifications that are comparable and/or equivalent to the typical course entry requirements.
Applicants that do not have recognised qualifications may still meet course entry requirements through alternative methods of assessment at LD Training’s and Gloucestershire College’s discretion.
All queries regarding course entry criteria, including the equivalency of qualifications and extenuating circumstances, should be directed by email to the Admissions Department through admissions@ldtraining.ac.uk.
This course is delivered face-to-face, on campus one day per week (weekend delivery), as well as through independent supported study where required. You will have full access to tutors and access to the college learning resources.
You will cover the following core units:
- The Contemporary Business Environment
- Marketing Processes and Planning
- Management of Human Resources
- Leadership and Management
- Accounting Principles
- Managing a Successful Business Project (externally set assessment)
In addition, there will be two optional units taken alongside the core.
The aims of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business are:
- to develop students the business skills, knowledge and understanding they need
- to achieve high performance in the international business environment
- to develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence
- to work across different business functions and to lead, manage, respond to change. and tackle a range of complex business situations
- to provide the core skills required for a range of careers in business, including management, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance
- to offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic ambitions
- to develop students understanding of the major impact that new digital technologies have on the business environment
- to provide insight into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace
- to equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values, and to allow flexible study to meet local and specialist needs.
Students undertaking the BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business will be charged tuition fees as detailed below.
| Student Group | Tuition Fees |
| Full-time | £7,400 per year |
If you need information about a loan for your fees and other related information, visit The Student Loan Company www.slc.co.uk/services/higher-education.aspx or contact us and we can support you.
Please see Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice available at http://www.gloscol.ac.uk/about-us-and-jobs-at-gc/partnerships-and-governance/governance/policies (subject to agreed amendments). Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice has been written based on guidance from external bodies that regulate consumer law, customer protection and education standards. If you have any queries about either Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy or Code of Practice, please contact Gloucestershire College’s Admissions department via telephone 01242 532008 or applications@gloscol.ac.uk
Please note that modules could be subject to change but any such changes, to module delivery, would be in consultation with the students.
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