Higher National Diploma/ Certificate in Business (for Service Industry Management)

Applicants should normally be at least 18 years of age. Applications are welcomed from candidates with a subject-specific Level 3 course such as a National Subsidiary/Diploma/Extended Diploma, A Level, Access to Higher Education Course, or a work-based course, such as NVQ 3 or Advanced Apprenticeship with a minimum 48 UCAS points achieved. International applicants will be required to have an IELTS score of 6 achieved within the last two years to apply for this course. Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. Applicants will normally be invited for interview.

HNC applicants will be invited for interview, and selection based on references and completion of a Pre entry Assessment progression assignment.

The Higher National Certificate Business (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits.

The Higher National Diploma Business (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits.

Level 4 Mandatory Core Units HNC/D: Business & the Business Environment; Marketing Processes and Planning; Human Resource Management; Leadership and Management; Accounting Principles; Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set)

Level 4 Specialist Units: Work Experience; Managing Customer Experience, *Period Hair and Make-up (from HNC/D Performing Arts) (*Hair & Beauty Students Only)

Level 5 Mandatory Core Units (HND only): Research Project (Pearson-set), Organisational Behaviour,

Level 5 Specialist Units: Understanding and Leading Change, Global Business Environment, Principles of Operations Management, Managing and Running a Small Business, Customer Value Management.

(* please note Specialist and Optional units may be subject to change)

The course is predominantly assessed through the completion of assignment projects. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours.

Two core units: one 15 credit (Level 4) and one 30 credit unit (Level 5) will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment.

A key progression path for BTEC HNC and HND learners is to the second or third year of a degree or honours degree programme, depending on the match of the BTEC Higher National units to the degree programme in question. Depending on the entry requirements of individual universities successful completion of the course will enable you to apply to top up to a range of degree level courses in related subject areas. UCAS course search https://digital.ucas.com/search will enable you to explore options for Top Up courses available throughout the UK.

The course fees for HND students for this course will be £5750 and for HNC students £3250 per annum for 2021/22. Details of the student finance available for all higher education students can be found on the student finance website www.gov.uk/student-finance.

Additional Course Costs

Additional costs include a £20 College parking permit if applicable. International students will be required to pay an additional £250 Admin Fee on top of the tuition fee. *Note – All costs may be subject to change and may vary dependent on place of purchase.