Qualification Number: 601/8364/0
Overview
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to the subject area 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. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
Modules
The Pearson Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business consists of six mandatory units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson- set assignment and two optional units.
Mandatory Units:
- Business and the Business Environment
- Marketing Essential
- Human Resource Management
- Management and Operations
- Management Accounting
- Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit)
Optional Units:
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Business Law
- Financial Accounting
Entry Requirements
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A BTEC or a level 3 equivalent qualification in Business
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Mathematics and English
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution or Other related Level 3 qualification or an international equivalent of the above.
- Related work experience
- A Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or Equivalent
Assessment and verification
All units within this qualification are internally assessed via assignments and externally verified by awarding organisation. There are no examinations in this course.
Course Material
Course material, including presentations; handouts, assignment briefs and e-books are made available to enrolled learners. In addition to this, the learners also get the course handbook and tutorial via emails to support the learning.
Online learning
The learner sets the pace for learning and the courses are offered across an academic year basis. Although our tutors encourage the learners to make progress monthly, but this approach is flexible.
Progressions
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in business, which students can build on should they decide to continue their studies beyond the Certificate stage.
Certification
The Certificate is issued by the Pearson BTEC Qualification- Awarding Organisation. UK Versity Online Limited (Number 07737) is an accredited and approved delivery Centre for qualifications.
Fees: £1250 + VAT
* The fees include registration, assessment, teaching, and certification. There are no other hidden costs.
Key Facts
Awarding Body: Pearson BTEC Qualifications
Course Duration: 6-9 Months
Method of study: Full Time / Blended / Distance Learning
Qualification Level: 4
Disclaimer
We do everything we can to ensure that information on our website is correct, however details may change and we cannot accept responsibility for errors or omissions. For more detailed information about the course visit- https://qualifications.pearson.com/content/dam/pdf/BTEC-Higher-Nationals/Business/2016/Specification/btec-higher-nationals-business-specification.pdf