Course overview
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of skills and experience through the selection of optional units across a range of occupational sectors at Level 4. This effectively builds underpinning core skills while preparing the student for subject specialisation at Level 5. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Modules The Pearson Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business consists of six mandatory units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson- set assignment and two optional units. Mandatory Units: Business and the Business Environment Marketing Processes and Planning Human Resource Management Leadership and Management Accounting Principles Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit) Optional Units: Innovation and Commercialisation Business Law Human Capital Management Operations Management
Intakes
Duration
Awarding Institution
Delivery
Location
Fees
Enrol anytime
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24-30 weeks
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PEARSON
Online / Distance Learning / Part Time
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Manchester, UK
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£1500+VAT for online learning
£3250 for Classroom-based learning
and / or under student visa route.
The intakes generally are in the 1st and 3rd week of every month, but you can join anytime
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For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
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A BTEC or a level 3 equivalent qualification in Business
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A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Mathematics and English
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An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution or Other related Level 3 qualification or an international equivalent of the above.
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Related work experience
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A Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2, IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or Equivalent
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