Harlow College
UCAS Code: HCLM | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
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English and Maths at either: - GCSE grade 4 or above - GCSE Grade C or above - Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths. - MMM or better (96 UCAS points), or - A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or - A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject, with an overall Merit, or - Applications from those without formal qualifications but with relevant industry experience are considered on meri
About this course
1 Year blended learning.
Study online to fit your learning around your life, with guided and independent learning, and stay engaged and motivated with the College Online Learning Platform, used to deliver our courses. These courses include support for live academic tutorials, workshops, and seminars, as well as self-directed activities, individual reflections, and collaborative projects. The College Online Learning Platform provides all the content and support needed to complete your course successfully.
If you are already working as a manager and want to upskill or if you are looking to work within businesses as a manager.
If you wish to top-up to a degree, face-to-face and online top-up courses are available at:
- Coventry University Group
- University of Portsmouth
- Sheffield Hallam University
- University of Roehampton
- Oxford Brookes University
Why study?
The Level 4 establishes the foundation for learning by offering a comprehensive introduction to business and its various functions. These units enhance essential skills and prepare students for further study at Level 5 or for employment in roles requiring a degree of personal responsibility. Students will acquire a broad understanding of business concepts, alongside practical skills gained through research, independent and guided study, and workplace simulations. They will engage in vocational activities that promote the development of professional behaviours (the attitudes and approaches necessary for competence) and transferable skills.
By the end of Level 4, students will have a solid understanding of fundamental leadership and management concepts and will be proficient in both subject-specific and general skills relevant to key areas of business.
Where will this course take me?
Marketing Manager
Operations Manager
HR Consultant
Assistant Recruitment Managerr
Departmental Manager
Core modules
Unit 1 The Contemporary Business Environment
Unit 2 Marketing Processes and Planning
Unit 3 Management of Human Resources
Unit 4 Leadership and Management
Unit 5 Accounting Principles
Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)
Unit 7 Operational Planning and Management
Unit 8 Digital Business in Practice
Assessment & Feedback
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:
Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres
Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres.
Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size
Managing a Successful Business Project (15 credits)
All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.
Additional Information
This course is delivered in partnership with College Online. Find out more:
Home (collegeonline.io)
This course has Higher Technical Qualification status or HTQ for short and is co-written with employers and approved by IFATE.
Modules
Unit 1 The Contemporary Business Environment
Unit 2 Marketing Processes and Planning
Unit 3 Management of Human Resources
Unit 4 Leadership and Management
Unit 5 Accounting Principles
Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)
Unit 7 Operational Planning and Management
Unit 8 Digital Business in Practice
Assessment methods
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:
Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres
Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres.
Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size
Managing a Successful Business Project (15 credits)
All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.
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