BTEC – Higher National Diploma in Business (HND Level 5)
- 2 Years / Onsite
- Intake: Jan 2025 (Open)
Overview
Welcome to Trent Education Centre’s Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management). It’s a rewarding and challenging programme, which is designed to provide students with a thorough grounding in key concepts and practical skills required in Business. BTEC Higher Nationals offer a strong emphasis on practical skills alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding needed in the modern business environment. Students benefit from this strong academic and practical programme of study as it develops their key skills and knowledge, and meets their individual progression needs, whether this is into employment, running their own business or continuing onto higher education including a top-up for a university degree or other professional courses. A major progression path for BTEC Higher National Certificate and Diploma learners is to the second or third year of an honour’s degree programme, depending on how well the BTEC Higher National units are mapped to the prerequisites for entering your chosen degree level programme.
BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND Level 5) is a two-year programme that requires you to pass HNC and HND. It provides greater depth and specialisation than BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC Level 4) qualifications.
- The HND requires 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 5 (7 units) and
120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units). - 8 Level 4 units times 15 credits giving a total of 120 credits
- 6 Level 5 units times 15 credits plus 1 Level 5 units times 30 credits giving a total of 120 credits
- Includes 2 core units and 5 optional units selected by TEC.
- Total qualification time = 1,200 hours.
- Total guided learning hours = 480 hours.
- Total independent study hours = 720 hours
- Total qualification time – 1200 hours
Year 2 HND Level 5 Business
All level 4 units above are core units for level 5
Code: 603/6838/X Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) (RQF)
| Unit Title | Guided Learning Hours | Independent Study Hours | Core Specialist | Credit Value | Level |
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| Unit 1. Business Environment | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 4 |
| Unit 2. Marketing processes and Planning | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 4 |
| Unit 3. Human Resource Management | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 4 |
| Unit 4. Leadership and Management | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 4 |
| Unit 5. Accounting Principles | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 4 |
Plus 30 credits from the Level 4 optional Units
Level 4 optional units
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)
Level 5 units
| Unit Title | Guided Learning Hours | Independent Study Hours | Core Specialist | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 19. Research project (Pearson set) | 120 | 180 | Core Mandatory | 30 | 5 |
| Unit 20. Organisational Behaviour | 60 | 90 | Core Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
Plus 75 credits
| Unit Title | Guided Learning Hours | Independent Study Hours | Units | Credit Value | Level |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unit 27. Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 60 | 90 | Specialist Unit Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
| Unit 28. Launching a New Venture | 60 | 90 | Specialist Unit Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
| Unit 29. Managing and Running a Small Business | 60 | 90 | Specialist Unit Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
| Unit 28. Strategic Human Resource Management | 60 | 90 | Specialist Unit Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
| Unit 28. Digital Marketing | 60 | 90 | Specialist Unit Mandatory | 15 | 5 |
Course Details
| BTEC - Higher National Diploma in Business (HND Level 5) | |
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Awarding Body |
Pearson |
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Next Start Date: Nottingham |
January 2025 |
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Next Start Date: Birmingham |
Pending |
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Next Start Date: Leicester |
Pending |
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Duration Of Course |
2 Years |
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Course Level |
Level 5 |
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Fees |
£4000 per year |
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Student Finance |
Available |
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Progression |
Level 6 in Degree Programme |
Entry Requirement
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 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.
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- At least one GCE A Level pass in a relevant subject with appropriate supporting passes at GCSE
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution.
- Appropriate work experience.
- HND Appropriate for learners aged 18 or over.
- An international equivalent of the above. TEC will consider Applicant ‘prior learning when considering their acceptance on a BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning.
English language requirements
Students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the programme where the programme is both taught and assessed in English:
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 PTE 51
- IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
Progression
Pearson UK works with a range of higher education institutions around the world that accept Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals as a qualification for entry to their undergraduate degree courses. Many universities allow advanced entry to the second or third year of the course. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses, for example:
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- BA International Business
- BA Business Administration
- BA (Hons) Business Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- BA (Hons) Global Business Management
- BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance
Why TEC?
TEC has a solid reputation and experience in delivering quality education, especially in areas that align with the HND’s practical and vocational focus. TEC offers the necessary resources, including experienced faculty, modern facilities, and an up-to-date curriculum that can effectively support HND programs. For an HND programme that is career-oriented, TEC’s connections with local businesses and industries could provide valuable networking, internship, and job opportunities for students. TEC’s location is ideal for students looking to pursue higher education locally or internationally, offering a convenient and accessible option. TEC has established partnerships with recognized accreditation bodies or universities that enable it to offer HND programme with credibility and standards.
Contact us
Trent Education Centre,
2.3 Clarendon Park, Nottingham,
NG5 1AH
How to Apply
- You Apply
Tell us a little about yourself and we’ll help with the rest. Our convenient online application tool only takes 10 minutes to complete.
- We Connect
After you submit your application, an admissions representative will contact you and will help you to complete the process.
- Enrolment
We will let you know if your application is successful. If it is, you can enrol into the course and start studying.