Business Management
Entry requirements
Applicants who have recently been in education require at least one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business (or related subject area) • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject • An Access to Higher Education Certificate • Other equivalent Level 3 qualifications (including international equivalents) In addition, applicants must have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above including English (equivalent qualifications accepted).
Applicants who have recently been in education require at least one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business (or related subject area) • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject • An Access to Higher Education Certificate • Other equivalent Level 3 qualifications (including international equivalents) In addition, applicants must have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above including English (equivalent qualifications accepted).
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applicants who have recently been in education require at least one of the following: • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business (or related subject area) • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject • An Access to Higher Education Certificate • Other equivalent Level 3 qualifications (including international equivalents) In addition, applicants must have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at grade C (grade 4) or above including English (equivalent qualifications accepted).
About this course
This globally recognised level 5 vocational qualification covers all the essential subject areas required to become successful in business and
management. As well as a sound understanding of the theory, you will develop leadership potential, employability skills, personal attributes and professional behaviours that are needed in the modern business environment.
The delivery of this course is one day of taught sessions per week, culminating in written assignments for each module. In addition, approximately 10 hours per week personal study is required which is supported by Pearson approved online resources. Support sessions and tutorials will also be available.
Modules
Year 1:
- Business and the Business Environment
- Marketing and Process Planning
- Human Resource Management
- Accounting Principles
- Managing a Successful Business Project
- Innovation and Commercialisation
- Entrepreneurial Ventures
Year 2:
- Research Project
- Organisational Behaviour
- Resource and Talent Planning
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Global Business Management
- Pitching and Negotiation
NB. Units are subject to change.
Assessment methods
We adopt a diverse approach to assessment that offers:
- Assessments relevant to our students’ employment situations
- Supports progression to final year degree course studies
- Accommodates and enhances different learning styles
The course is continually assessed via a variety of assessment methods including:
- Projects
- Reports
- Essays
- Case studies
- Simulations
- Presentations
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
Heart of Worcestershire College is offering Boost Awards to all first year full time HE students. If you are applying for your first year of your first Higher Education course and have "Firmly" accepted an offer of a place on a HE programme at Heart of Worcestershire College as your first choice (not insurance) you may be eligible. To be eligible you must meet the national criteria: • Normally resident in England • Have a household income of less than £25,000 (as assessed through Student Finance England) • Self funding, not sponsored by an employer, the NHS nor the Training and Development Agency for Schools. Please note that due to the limited nature of these funds meeting the criteria does not equate to an entitlement to the Boost award. Each application will be considered by the panel of senior staff based on the information provided.
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