West Suffolk College
UCAS Code: B011 | Higher National Certificate - HNC
Entry requirements
A Levels that demonstrate a strong performance in a relevant subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
UCAS Tariff
GCSE English and maths at grade 4/C or above
About this course
Business activity is fundamental and universal to our everyday lives. Business organisations may differ in many ways, depending on the industry in which they operate globally, but they do share one common feature: the transformation of inputs into outputs. This transformation process takes place against a background of external influences that impact on business activity. The external environment in which business organisations operate is dynamic, complex, volatile and interactive.
The HNC in Leadership in Management will help you develop as both a professional and reflective individual who is able to meet the demands of employers in the business section and adapt to a constantly changing world.
The Higher National Certificate in Leadership and Management is recognised by employers and professional organisations worldwide. It provides essential skills in leadership, decision making and management which are valued across a range of industries and sectors such as business, finance, human resources and operations management.
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Modules
The Contemporary Business Environment provides knowledge and understanding of business, the functions of an organisation and the wider business environments in which organisations operate. Students will examine the different types of organisations, their size and scope (for example, micro, small and medium-sized enterprise, transnational and global) and how they operate. You will explore the relationships that organisations have with their various stakeholders and how the wider external environments influence and shape business
decision-making.
Marketing Processes and Planning introduces you to the dynamic world of the marketing sector and the wealth of exciting career opportunities. Learning about the competencies and behaviours required by employers to work in the marketing sector. Introducing key principles of marketing, enabling you to develop a marketing plan and to employ elements of the marketing mix to achieve results. You will study the underpinning theories and frameworks of marketing while relating them to real-world examples, including products and services that you encounter in your daily life.
Management of Human Resources will give you the knowledge and skills associated with human resources (HR) occupational roles at either a generalist level – eg HR assistant, adviser or business partner – or more specialist roles in areas such as recruitment, talent acquisition and performance and reward management. You will explore the nature and scope of HRM and the organisational context of people management, including recruitment and retention, training and development, reward systems, employment relations and associated legislative frameworks.
Leadership and Management will help you to understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader. You will consider the characteristics, behaviours and traits that support effective management and leadership. Shaping your understanding of leadership and management and how these have provided a guide to action for managers and leaders who want to secure success for their businesses.
Accounting Principles introduces fundamental accounting principles that underpin financial operations and support good and sustainable decision-making in any organisation. Developing a theoretical and practical understanding of a range of financial and management accounting techniques.
Managing a Successful Business Project gives you the skills required for managing and implementing a small-scale business project.
Operational Planning and Management explores how operations management manages all business activities to efficiently create and deliver products and services. You will review how operations managers must look externally as well as at internal processes, considering suppliers’ performance and customers throughout the supply chain.
Digital Business in Practice you will examine how these technologies can support businesses aims and services and allow interaction with customers, eg, to promote their business, to encourage people to visit their e-commerce site, to buy goods or services, to drive and increase sales, and to provide high levels of customer service.
Managing a Successful Business Project demonstrates the skills required for managing and implementing a small-scale business project. Undertaking independent research and investigation for carrying out and executing a business project that meets appropriate business aims and objectives.
Operational Planning and Management explores how operations management manages all business activities to efficiently create and deliver products and services. This includes the transformation of inputs into outputs of finished goods and services and activities throughout the supply chain. You will explore the approach to quality management and continuous improvement in the production process.
Assessment methods
A variety of assessment methods are used which include written reports, written assignments, literature reviews, group presentations, and the compilation of a learning journal.
Units are assessed by the unit leader and internally verified by another member of staff.
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