HNC in Business

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to Business via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4.  This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for subject specialisation at Level 5.

The qualification offers a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.  You will develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the business sector through six core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment. The units are:

• Business and the Business Environment
• Marketing Essentials
• Human Resource Management
• Management and Operations
• Management Accounting
• Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit).
• Business Law
• Innovation and Commercialisation

The Level 4 HNC in Business has been created to :

• provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in business, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in business or a related area.
• provide opportunities for those students with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways.

• provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification.
• offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field.

• allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.

Entry Requirements

• MMM Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant qualification, or
• DD Diploma in relevant qualification

Entry Requirements

• MMM Level 3 Extended Diploma in relevant qualification, or
• DD Diploma in relevant qualification