Courses
Title
Business BTEC HND in Human Resource Managment
BTEC
Higher National Diploma
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a 16-unit qualification
of which eight units are mandatory core units.
Course
description
The aim of this course is to equip students with the knowledge,
understanding and skills required for success in business. It is
designed to meet the needs for future employment in business as
well as progression to an undergraduate degree in Business. The
course covers the core business skills which are essential to be
effective in today's work environment. An important element of the
HND Business Studies course is the way we combine your learning
and assessment. You will attend formal lectures during most of your
units, but there is also a great deal of emphasis upon you being
able to practice what you have learnt, and develop your practical
skills. Much of your learning will be through case studies, videos,
role play, group work and student-led seminars.
Entry
requirements
An Advanced Vocational Certificate in Education for Business (or
Advanced GNVQ) or related subject at merit level. A BTEC National
Diploma in Business or related subject at merit level. A GCE A level
profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject
(for example, Business Studies) or an adequate performance in more
than one GCE subject. This profile must be supported passes at GCSE
at grades A, B or C. An access to Higher Education Qualification
For mature students - appropriate work experience entry is also
subject to interview.
Core
Units
• Marketing
• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Business Environment
• Common Law
• Business Decision Making
• Business Strategy
• Research Project
Specialist
Units
• Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
• Human Resources Management
• Managing Human Resources
• Human Resources Development
• Employee Relations
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Small Business Enterprise
Aim
The programme aims to equip students for a career in personnel management.
Learners will study a range of key business management subjects
covering: • traditional view of personnel management and the
new approach of human resource management. • evaluating the
procedures and practices used for recruiting and selecting suitable
Employees • establish the effectiveness of principles and
procedures for monitoring and rewarding the employee • explore
rights and procedures on exit from an organisation.
Progression
BTEC Higher Nationals in Business prepares you for careers in business
and management. As well as the opportunity to embark on a final
year of the BA Honours Business programme at number of UK Universities,
successful students will have greater opportunities for promotion
and or facilitate a career change.
Career Match:
marketing executive, trainee accountant, human resources (personnel)
officer, advertising executive, buyer, market research executive,
personal assistant, retail sales Supervisor.
Start
date
Sept-09
Qualification
level
HND in Business
Study
type
Full time
Estimated
course duration
2 years
Price
Home/EU students £1800. Overseas students £2900 (5%
discount given to students who introduce others). Depending on the
type of course and your circumstances, you may be able to apply
for funding for course costs and/or living expenses. Why not look
at our paying for learning section to find out about the types of
financial help available?
Timetable
Monday to Friday 10.00 - 17.30
Language
Courses are taught in English
Assessment
method
All units will be individually graded as 'pass', 'merit' or 'distinction'.
Assessment is by assignments and examination and is carried out
continuously.
Awarding
body
Edexcel Ltd
Attendance
This course will be studied over two years on a full-time basis
consisting of 5 days teaching per week.
Intakes
Registration occurs through out the year for the following intakes:
March and September
Special
Features
• An internationally recognised award
• Students transfer to a final year of a degree programme
on completion of their HND
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