Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business

Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business

Course ID:
PC65337

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
This HNC consists of eight modules studied on a part-time basis. As the modules studied on an HNC are identical to those studied on a Foundation Degree, it is possible to top-up to a Foundation Degree with an additional year of study.

Study Mode & Location:
This part-time course can be studied on a day release basis, or one afternoon and one evening per week, or on an evening only basis (two evenings per week) over two years. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
This programme is modular and aims to provide an introduction to the main areas involved in the study of business including:

• Marketing
• Finance & Economics
• Human Resource Management
• Business & Management Practice
• Business Law

Specialist streams are available in:

• Finance
• Marketing
• Human Resource Management

Assessment:
Assessment is via a combination of coursework and an end of module examination.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This part time Higher National Certificate (HNC) has been developed to meet the needs of the major functions in business and has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. The qualification is recognised by major professional bodies and employers in both the private and public sectors as appropriate for supervisory, junior and middle management appointments. Successful completion of this course allows students to progress to a BA (Hons) Degree in Business Studies (part-time) at the University of Central Lancashire. Students may also gain entry to other business related degrees and professional qualifications.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application system. You will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.