BTEC HND Level 5 Diploma in Business

(by e-learning, distance learning or blended learning)

BTEC HND in Business (by e-learning, distance learning or blended learning)

Duration: Flexible (normally 18 - 36 months) OVERVIEW The HND in Business programme is vocationally focused, using a wide range of business case studies and practical examples. It is well established and recognised across the UK by universities and employers. The programme is at QCF level 5, which is equivalent to the second year of an undergraduate degree. Successful completion of the HND in Business can provide direct entry to the third / final year of a related undergraduate degree programme or to a top-up degree in Business at several UK universities. The entry criteria can vary between universities; it is therefore recommended that you visit university websites or contact their admissions department to confirm their entry requirements.

CONTENT Core units Unit 1: Business Environment Unit 2: Managing Financial Resources and Decisions Unit 3: Organisations and Behaviour Unit 4: Marketing Principles Unit 5: Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business Unit 6: Business Decision Making Unit 7: Business Strategy Unit 8: Research Project Specialist units Unit 13: Personal and Professional Development Unit 14: Working With and Leading People Unit 17: Marketing Intelligence Unit 18: Advertising and Promotion in Business Unit 23: Human Resources Development Unit 29: The Internet and E-Business Unit 33: Small Business Enterprise Unit 45: Business Ethics

E-LEARNING and DISTANCE LEARNING Pearson Edexcel have introduced a fully interactive e-learning solution for the core units of the HND in Business. This includes progress tests with instant feedback, discussion forums to enable you to communicate with other HND in Business learners at ETC, an interactive e-book, learning materials, PowerPoint slides, and video content. The specialist units have been designed by ETC. These include more interaction with tutors via webinars, e-mails and Skype. The learning resources can be accessed via a dedicated login to our virtual learning environment (Moodle). This is a combination of distance learning and e-learning. Pearson Edexcel have not designed a full e -learning solution for any of the specialist units. If they do so, ETC will make these available to learners.

BLENDED LEARNING The HND in Business by blended learning is a combination of e-learning, distance learning and classroom delivery. Students can learn using the e-learning and distance learning resources and attend small group classroom sessions to consolidate their learning, meet tutors face-to-face and receive lectures, seminars and tutorials. The classroom sessions will be arranged by mutual agreement at a time that is convenient to group of students.

ASSESSMENT (e-learning and distance learning) This programme will be assessed using written assignments, reports and preparation of presentations and handouts for an intended audience. Students will also have the option to deliver and record their oral presentation as an MP3 or wav file and submit it to their tutor for assessment and feedback. Alternatively, if students are within commutable distance of ETCs premises, they can arrange to deliver the presentation to their tutor or to their tutor and a small group of students. This ensures full flexibility of delivery options to students.

ASSESSMENT (blended learning) The programme will be assessed using written assignments, reports, role play and live presentations to a tutor and small group of students. Students also have the option of video or audio recording their presentation for discussion and feedback from their tutor online, via telephone, Skype or face -to-face. The combination of e-learning, distance learning and classroom instruction should ensure maximum flexibility for students and allow them to study at their own pace, at a time that suits them, while not missing out on the student experience of meeting other students and their tutor in a classroom setting.

ENTRY CRITERIA Age 18 - 21 1 A level pass (at grades A*- E) A Pass in vocational qualifications, such as BTEC Nationals and OCR Nationals (equivalent to one A level pass) Age 21 and over No formal level 3 qualification required.

Attendance (blended learning only) Students opting for delivery by blended learning will be expected to undertake classroom based sessions at suitable intervals during the year and by prior arrangement with students.

Fee: 2,495 (annual) Fee: 4,990 (total)

Special features A nationally recognised award Vocational focus Varied approach to assessment and delivery Opportunities to progress to the third / final year of a related degree or to a top-up degree in Business or direct into employment

ETC (Education and Training Consultants Ltd) 2013

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