BTEC HNC in Business Studies

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  • Type

    BTEC

  • Methodology

    Distance Learning

  • Duration

    12 Months

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Nationally Recognised Level 4 Course

This level 4 course is accredited by Edexcel/Pearson and can be completed in less than one year. Newly written to take advantage of the latest developments in the Business world, students will finish the course with a respected qualification, a detailed understanding of the inner workings of modern business and a solid grounding in a range of subjects.

A pure distance learning course, students can study on a full time basis or around their work and family commitments. A flexible assessment schedule means that you won't be disadvantaged.

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About this course

This course will help you obtain an internationally recognised qualification, which is valuable both as a stand alone award as well as a stepping stone to higher education.

By the end of this course, you will have a well rounded knowledge of the workings of the business environment.

This course is intended for students looking to formalise their existing knowledge, or to move on to a higher level qualification.

Students looking to progress to university studies should consider a full HND course, which can allow entry to the 2nd or 3rd year of university.

Students are required to provide the following documentation prior to enrolment:
- Proof of studies at QCF level 3 or equivalent.
- Valid photographic ID

Students should also ensure that they are prepared for significant amounts of reading, research and have good writing skills.

BTEC HNC

Our flexible enrolment and assessment methods allow for a far greater freedom for students. Regardless of whether you are studying as a full time student, or around your family/work/lifestyle commitments, this course allows you the greatest degree of flexibility.

Students can enrol by phone or online. Students will then be contacted by the college to complete the enrolment and start the course

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Subjects

  • Management
  • Business Studies
  • Negligence
  • Accounting
  • Marketing
  • Financial
  • Strategic Planning
  • Financial Training
  • Administration
  • Business

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Course programme

Unit 1: The Business Environment

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the organisational purposes of businesses
• Understand the nature of the national environment in which businesses operate
• Understand the behaviour of organisations in their market environment
• Be able to assess the significance of the global factors that shape national business activities

Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources and Decisions

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the sources of finance available to a business
• Understand the implications of finance as a resource within a business
• Be able to make financial decisions based on financial information
• Be able to evaluate the financial performance of a business

Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture
• Understand different approaches to management and leadership
• Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations
• Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations

Unit 4: Marketing Principles

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the concept and process of marketing
• Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning
• Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix
• Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts

Unit 5 :Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the essential elements of a valid contract in a business context
• Be able to apply the elements of a contract in business situations
• Understand principles of liability in negligence in business activities
• Be able to apply the principles of liability in negligence in business situations

Unit 6: Business Decision Making

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Be able to use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary
• Understand a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes
• Be able to produce information in appropriate formats for decision making in an organisational context
• Be able to use software-generated information to make decisions in an organisation.

Unit 7: Business Strategy

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand the process of strategic planning
• Be able to formulate a new strategy
• Understand approaches to strategy evaluation
• Understand how to implement a chosen strategy

Unit 8 : Research Project

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:
• Understand how to formulate a research specification
• Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification
• Be able to evaluate the research outcomes
• Be able to present the research outcomes

BTEC HNC in Business Studies

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