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HNC Business / HND Business (Management)

 
Awarding Body 
Edexcel
 
Mode 
Stand alone course or part of a three year degree
 
Duration 
Minimum 15 months for the BTEC HNC in Business and a further 9 months for the HND. 24 months in total to HND.
 
Entry requirements 
There are no formal entry requirements, however candidates should have achieved a certain academic level equivalent to an ‘A’ Level or GNVQ, or have at least two years full-time work experience.
 
Benefits 
The BTEC HNC Business/HND in Business and Management is ideal for those who wish to study at undergraduate level to become better business managers. 
The HNC/D in Business & Management can be studied as stand-alone programmes or can form part of a three-year degree programme leading to the University of Sunderland BA (Hons) Business Management, Successful completion of the HND allows direct entry to a one-year top-up to Honours Degree.
 
Programme Content
 
HNC (Total 10 units): 
1. Marketing
  • Concept and process of marketing, segmentation, targeting and positioning,mix, different segments and contexts.
2. Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
  • Sources of finance, decisions and financial performance.
3. Organisations and Behaviour
  • Organisational structure and culture, approaches to management and leadership, motivational theories, working with others, teamwork, group dynamics.
4. Business Environment
  • Objectives and responsibilities of an organisation; economic, social and global environment; international trade and the European dimension.
5. Research Project
  • Prepare a research proposal in a specified area of business using primary and secondary sources. Present and evaluate.
6. Business Decision Making
  • Sources of data, analysis, information in appropriate formats, software generated information.
7. Managing Professional Development
  • Personal and career development, evaluate progress, business skills and self-managed learning.
8. Working with and Leading People
  • Recruitment, selection, retention, building winning teams, leadership, development of individuals, performance, monitoring and assessment.
9. Managing Activities to Achieve Results
  • Business processes, outcomes, goals, objectives, areas of responsibility, operational plans, systems, health and safety, organisational behaviour.
10. Managing Communications, Knowledge, and Information
  • Information and assessment needs, personal networking, communication processes and appropriate systems.
 
HND (HNC plus 6 units):
 
1. Business Strategy
  • Strategy formulation, planning, evaluation, selection and implementation.
2. Common Law
  • Elements and terms of a contract; Law of Tort and tortuous liability and tort of negligence.
3. Marketing Planning
  • Marketing audits, barriers to planning, formulating a market plan and examining legal issues.
4. Human Resource Management
  • Personnel Management, new approach, recruiting and selection, rights and procedures on exit from a new building.
5. Introduction to the Internet and E-Business
  • Scope of e-business, how the internet works, e-business models and web design.
6. Project Management
  • Project management principles, organisation and people, processes and procedures.
 
Assessment 
The BTEC HND in Business (Management) is assessed by 14 written assignments in total (of 2500-3000 words each) and 2 exams.
 
Fees 
BTEC HNC/HND £5,850 

Term Dates: rdi-sunderland-term-dates  

 
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