Level 4+5 in Business Studies

Foundation degree

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£ 3,500 VAT exempt

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Methodology

    Online

  • Duration

    2 Years

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The course is designed to give you a well rounded knowledge of the subject and to give you the ability to carry on your studies at a higher level. At Level 3 you are not required to have any previous knowledge of the subject, as the materials will take you from no previous knowledge up to Level 3. For Level 5/HND subjects you will be required to have studied at Level 3 or above before enrolment. Suitable for: SUITABLE FOR: This course is suitable for all students over the age of 17. Students can study on this course no matter where you are in the World. The course is made up of various units and each build up your knowledge base of the subject. Courses are all delivered in English.

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About this course

All students must per 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or Professional Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.

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Subjects

  • Business Studies
  • Access
  • Presentation
  • Leadership
  • Audit
  • Business Administration
  • Basic IT
  • English
  • Grammar
  • Business and Administration

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Course programme

BTEC (HND) in Business Studies

Subject Code: L5BS

Syllabus and Unit Specification:

BTEC Higher National Diploma in: Business Studies

Credit value: 240, contributing to the Higher Education (HE) Diploma outlined below

Rational

The purpose of this subject syllabus is to provide such part time and full time learners with an opportunity to study the principles and applications of Business Studies at an advanced higher educational level (HND), with sufficient focus and detail to achieve transferrable skills, knowledge, understanding and application, necessary for progression towards related programmes at Level 6.

The subject is unitised in order to provide flexibility of operation and study. Satisfactory completion of all 16 units within this syllabus results in the award of 240 credits at HND.

Each unit may be undertaken separately, and each will be assessed independently, however, it is a key requirement of the subject that all 16 units attached to the syllabus be completed at a satisfactory level in order to achieve the Diploma.

Target group

HE diplomas should be targeted at those learners who have the ability to benefit from the course and progress to Level 6. They should also have success at level 3. This is a prerequisite to undertaking the course, as is sufficient skills in English, Maths and ICT.

Intended progression

  • Bachelor of Arts or Science
  • Marketing
  • Business Administration
  • Management
  • Human Resources
  • Humanities
  • Vocational applications

The HND subject

This HND subject is made up of a set of 16 units, which may be delivered and assessed independently. All units are assessed by coursework activities, and the compilation of an e-portfolio. The HND subject requires successful completion of all 16 units. Learners are able to complete units at a pace appropriate to their resources, commitments and study plans.

It is expected that a full set of subject units will be completed within 2 academic years of initial enrolment.

Credit is awarded for successful completion of each unit. Any units which are not successfully completed may be repeated but this is subject to the college's discretion and criteria. All the learning outcomes attached to each unit must be met in order for credit to be awarded. Each unit attracts a total of 15 credits. Coursework is subject to marking criteria which will be outlined within each unit.

This course is delivered entirely via the distance learning route and therefore there is no face to face element or requirement for centre based assessment.

Aims of the course

  1. To provide students with opportunities to develop academic skills in Business Studies appropriate for a range of progression options.
  2. To enable students to develop an advanced knowledge and understanding of the subject area
  3. To encourage the learner to apply theoretical understanding and evaluation to complex content
  4. To encourage students to apply terms and concepts appropriately
  5. To enable students to apply a range of transferrable skills to subject related topics, issues and situations.
  6. To facilitate and foster the development of a range of presentation skills relevant and appropriate to the discipline and level of study.

Course Objectives

  1. To encourage direct and indirect independent learning and the development of key skills in an effective and academic context for the purposes of personal development and progression.
  2. To develop an appreciation of the value and problems of interpretation of core concepts in Business Studies, together with related and relevant practices, methodologies and theories.
  3. To build an understanding of the core concepts within Business Studies in different situations and contexts
  4. To encourage students to apply their experience, knowledge and understanding, and skills to a range of course-related topics.
  5. To encourage students to develop study autonomy and be able to demonstrate planning, judgement and organisational skills.
  6. To advance the development of presentation skills appropriate to the discipline, level of study and delivery method.
  7. To encourage development of transferrable evaluative and analytical skills relevant to Business Studies

What the student needs to know

In order to undertake this course the student will require:

  • Prior knowledge and understanding commensurate with enrolment criteria
  • Access to computer system with internet access and capabilities to download and upload files
  • Word processing ability and access to word processing package compatible with college requirements
  • Good organisational skills in order to plan studies, manage workload and study time

The Course

Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:

  • ICT methods, tools and strategies
  • The use of ICT in higher education
  • Reflective writing and the use of this for skills enhancement
  • The ePortfolio
  • The core foundation theories which underpin business practices
  • Understanding the different applications of business studies and the relevant specific skills required to develop these skills

Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:

  • Identifying different ICT methods relevant to Level 5 study
  • Understanding how to apply different ICT tools and strategies within the course
  • Gain understanding of value of independent study and be able to reflect upon experiences
  • Evaluation of theories and concepts relevant to the core foundation theories and concepts within business studies, and be able to compose coursework activities according to the criteria and learning outcomes commensurate with Level 5

Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:

  • The different psychological models which underpin business administration strategies
  • Statistical science relevant to business practices, such as audit principles and analysis of data
  • The PRINCE approach
  • Quality control and assurance strategies
  • Legislative criteria such as health and safety at work, contract law, compliance etc.
  • Leadership and management skills including SWOT analysis

Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:

  • Learning about different approaches within business administration and the relevant underpinning theories and models relevant to practice
  • How to evaluate data relevant to business administration and develop strategies form this data
  • The development of leadership skills and the applications relevant to business administration practice

Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:

  • Specific models related to management development strategies
  • Audit processes relevant to management and implementation of strategies
  • Appraisal processes and the underpinning psychological theories and models
  • Identification of trends and probability in data
  • Logistics, procurement and fiscal policies
  • Solution focused approaches

Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:

  • Developing the appropriate analytical skills in order to transfer to practice
  • Learning about the psychology surrounding solution focused strategies and implementation of core objectives within a company context

Students will be presented with the opportunity to learn about:

  • Underpinning psychological theories, models and concepts of human resources
  • Fundamentals of employment processes and legislation such as PAYE, equality issues, discrimination and contract of employment etc.
  • Globalisation and the European impact on UK workforces
  • Vocational strategies and professional development within workplace context
  • Underpinning psychology of behaviour in the workplace such as Maslow's Hierarchy, motivation, cognition and skills development

Students will be provided with learning opportunities in:

  • Exploration of different practices within human resources
  • Development of interpersonal skills in order to facilitate vocational skills development, training and accommodate personal objectives and perceptions
  • Development of critical evaluative skills relevant to the theories and models

Level 4+5 in Business Studies

£ 3,500 VAT exempt