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 BTEC HNC/D Business (FINANCE)
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The 10-unit BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business provides a specialist work-related programme of study that covers the key knowledge, understanding and
practical skills required in the sector. It also offers specialist emphasis through the choice of specialist units. The qualification offers endorsed title routes in Finance, Management, Marketing, Human Resource Management, Law, E-Business Strategies and Information Technology.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
BTEC Higher National Diplomas provide greater depth and specialization than BTEC Higher National Certificate qualifications. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in
Business provides suitable work experience so that learners can apply their knowledge and practical skills in the workplace during their study.
The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:
• Providing education and training for a range of careers in business such as administration, personnel, marketing, finance, law, purchasing and management.
• Providing a general qualification which allows flexibility of study to meet local or specialist needs.
• Providing specialist options which meet the needs of the major functions in business and allow specialisation with career progression and professional recognition in mind.
• Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a business context.
Aims of the qualification
This qualification meets the needs of the above rationale by:
• Equipping individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a range of administrative and management positions in
business.
• Providing specialist routes of study which relate to individual professions within business.
• Enabling progression to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in business or a related area.
• Supporting individuals employed or entering employment in the business field.
Entry Requirements
• AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area (e.g. Business, Hospitality and Travel and Tourism)
• BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in Business Studies, hospitality supervision etc.
• GCE Advanced level profile which Demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A*-C.
• Other related level 3 qualifications.
• Related work experience.
Structure of the qualification
BTEC Higher National Certificate
The BTEC Higher National Certificate in Business is a 10-unit qualification of which five are core mandatory units.
BTEC Higher National Diploma
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a 16-unit qualification of which eight are core mandatory units.
Core Units
1. Marketing H1
2. Managing Financial Resources and Decisions H1
3. Organisations and Behaviour H1
4. Business Environment H1
5. Common Law I H1
6. Business Decision Making H2
7. Business Strategy H2
8. Research Project H2
Compulsory specialist units — all four units must be taken
9. Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting H1
10. Financial Reporting H2
11. Financial Systems and Auditing H2
12. Taxation H2
The BTEC HND is a level 5 qualification and is equivalent to foundation degree or year 2 in a university.
HNC Route
Course duration: 2 years plus 1 year HND top-up
Course fee: £3500 per year
HND Route
Course duration: 2 years
Course fee: £4000 per year
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