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The purpose of Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of business employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and improve the career prospects of those who hold this qualification.
The aims of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business are:
Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are recognised higher education qualifications in the UK. They are in line with the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications (FHEQ) in England, Wales and Northern Ireland, and Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) Subject Benchmark Statements. These qualifications are part of the UK Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF).
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses.
Pearson 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. Agreements can include transferring learning credits from one course or qualification to the other, articulation and case-by-case admission.
Students should be aware that each university sets its own admission criteria and that those criteria can change. Before applying, students should understand the course entry requirements for the subject and year in which they want to study. For more information on entry requirements, including 2+1 articulations, please visit https://www.highernationals.com/degree-finder.
18 months (Full-Time)
15 contact hours/week
24 months (Part-Time)
Combination of 6 and 9 contact hours/week
*Programme duration includes term-breaks and holidays
Mandatory Units
Pre-selected Optional Units
Other Optional Units, currently not offered:
Blended
Internally assessed and subject to external standards verification. Assessments can be in the form of written assignments, projects, case studies, or demonstration of practical/technical skills using appropriate processes.
RECOMMENDED AGE: 17 years old on commencement of the course
RECOMMENDED ACADEMIC LEVEL:
ENGLISH LANGUAGE:
Learners who are non-native English speakers AND who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English must demonstrate an English proficiency equivalent to a PASS in English Language subject at Year 10/GCE O Level/GCSE or Level B2 in the Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) for Languages or PTE Academic 51 or IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5) or equivalent.
Appropriately experienced candidates who do not fully meet the above requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
^ Note: Two H1 subjects is equivalent to one H2 subject
A total of 240 credits (135 credits of Mandatory Units + 105 credits of Optional Units), of which 120 credits are at Level 5 (7 units) and 120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units) must be completed.
To graduate, a student must have:
MANDATORY UNITS
Level 4
UNIT 1 – BUSINESS AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT [15 credits]
Is to give students background knowledge and understanding of business, of the functions of an organisation and of the wider business environments in which organisations operate.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 2 – MARKETING PROCESSES AND PLANNING [15 credits]
Is designed to introduce students to the dynamic world of the marketing sector and the wealth of exciting career opportunities available to support their decision making in their career choices.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 3 – HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT [15 credits]
Will give students the knowledge and skills associated with Human Resource [HR] occupational roles at either a generalist level, example HR Assistant/HR Advisor/Business Partner, or more specialist roles in areas such as recruitment, talent acquisition and performance and reward management.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 4 – LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT [15 credits]
Is to help student’s o understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader. Students will consider the characteristics, behaviour and traits that support effective management and leadership.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 5 – ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES [15 credits]
To introduce fundamental accounting principles that underpins financial operations and support good and sustainable decision-making in any organisation.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 6 – MANAGING A SUCCESSFUL BUSINESS PROJECT [15 credits]
Is to offer students an opportunity to demonstrate the skills required for managing and implementing a small-scale business project.
In this unit, learners will:
Level 5
UNIT 19 – RESEARCH PROJECT [30 credits]
Is to offer students an opportunity to engage in sustained research in a specific field of study.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 20 – ORGANISATIONAL BEHAVIOUR [15 credits]
Is to develop knowledge and understanding of how organisational behaviour concepts, theories and techniques can be applied in work and management settings in order to enhance individual, team and organisational performance.
In this unit, learners will:
OPTIONAL UNITS [Total Required: 30 credits at Level 4 + 75 credits at Level 5]
Level 4
UNIT 9 – ENTREPRENUERIAL VENTURES [15 credits]
To illustrate the concept of entrepreneurship and how having an entrepreneurial mindset can make a contribution to all businesses, be that a new business start-up or existing public and corporate organisations. Explore the skills, traits and characteristics of entrepreneurs and entrepreneurship. Understand the importance of difference size businesses on the economy and the contribution they can make to society. Also, the need for intrapreneurs and the impact of disruptive entrepreneurship.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 10 – RECORDING FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS [15 credits]
To introduce the essential principles of recording and organising business and financial transactions to which every organisation will need to adhere. Identify sources of accounting information and how it is then gathered and organised, using the dual entry bookkeeping system, in order to produce a trial balance.
In this unit, learners will:
Level 5
UNIT 43 – BUSINESS STRATEGY [15 credits]
To develop student’s awareness of the different types of strategic approaches that could be used in an operational, tactical or strategic role for an organisation.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 44 – BUSINESS INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SYSTEMS [15 credits]
To enhance student’s understanding of contemporary business information technology [IT] systems and how organisations develop and continuously review their IT strategy in order to gain and maintain competitive advantage. Explore the areas of business that benefit from the support systems and how organisations are using IT as a driver for business improvement.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 47 – HUMAN RESOURCES – VALUE AND CONTRIBUTION TO ORGANISATIONAL SUCCESS [15 credits]
Gives students the opportunity to make links between the role and function of HR and emerging HR developments. This will make aware that HR is a key contributor to organisational success.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 53 – PLANNING FOR GROWTH [15 credits]
To give students an awareness of how SMEs develop and grow. They will understand the options for SMEs in terms of exiting successful or unsuccessful businesses and will be able to appreciate the importance of making informed choices when choosing routes to growth. They will also understand the potential risks Vs rewards involved with growth.
In this unit, learners will:
SPECIALIST UNITS (MANAGEMENT GROUP)
Only one optional specialist unit from this group can be selected for an intake, i.e. learners cannot have more than one unit from this group as part of their course structure.
UNIT 24 – UNDERSTANDING AND LEADING CHANGE [15 credits]
Is for students to understand the different types and scope of change that may occur in an organisation. This unit will aim to illustrate the drivers/triggers for change and how they vary and affect organisations in different ways, including the degree of impact and management’s response to change.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 25 – GLOBAL BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT [15 credits]
To explore the wider position that some organisations have in the global environment. Students will gain an appreciation of the complexities of operating in a global environment, enabling the insight in to an organisation’s current or aspirational global presence.
In this unit, learners will:
UNIT 26 – PRINCIPLES OF OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT [15 credits]
To introduce students to the role of operations in an organisation, how the nature of operations management has evolved and how it contributes to sustained competitive advantage. Students will understand the key concepts of operations management in an organisational and environmental context, and how this links to supply chain management, products and processes, organisational efficiency and effectiveness, and the achievement of tactical and strategic objectives.
In this unit, learners will:
All students need to attend at least 75% of classes. Students’ Pass holders are required to maintain an attendance of 90% and above to meet the Immigration and Checkpoints Authority requirement.
FULL-TIME
26 August 2024
Class Days:
Monday – Friday
Class Time:
9:00 AM – 12:30 PM OR 1:30 PM – 4:30 PM
Intake End-Date:
To be confirmed.
PART-TIME
31 August 2024
Class Days:
Saturday and Sunday
Class Time:
9:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Intake End-Date:
To be confirmed.
FEES (effective from 15 April 2024)
SINGAPORE CITIZENS/ PERMANENT RESIDENTS/ NON-STUDENT’S PASS HOLDERS
| COST BREAKDOWN | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Course Fee | S$9,106.50 |
| Administrative Fee | S$200.00 |
| Assessment Fee | S$876.00 |
| Course Materials | S$1,500.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | S$146.03 |
| Application Fee | S$150.00 |
| Goods & Services Tax | S$1,078.07 |
| TOTAL | S$13,056.60 |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS/STUDENT’S PASS HOLDERS
| COST BREAKDOWN | PRICE |
|---|---|
| Course Fee | S$12,142.00 |
| Hospitalisation & Surgical Insurance | S$600.00 |
| Administrative Fee | S$600.00 |
| Assessment Fee | S$876.00 |
| Course Materials | S$1,500.00 |
| Fee Protection Scheme | S$196.48 |
| Application Fee | S$600.00 |
| Goods & Services Tax | S$1,486.30 |
| TOTAL | S$18,000.78 |
Note: Fees are subject to change without prior notice.
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