BTEC HNC in Business Studies
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Methodology
Distance Learning
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Duration
12 Months
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Different dates available
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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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