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Course
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(Edexcel BTEC L- 5: ML956)
Course Title: BTEC
HND in Business (Accounting) |
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BTEC (Business Technology Engineering Council) Higher National
Diploma (HND) is a specialist programme with
a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides
a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills
required in the sector with national recognition by employers
allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.
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HND in Business (Accounting) consists a combination of accounting and business related modules, ideal for those who wish to further their studies in accounting or management. This course allows students to branch into accounting, by choosing the respective specialist units. Successful completion of HND allows students direct entry to top up honours degrees at selected British universities. |
Entry Requirements: |
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You will normally need to have at least one of the following: |
A GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance
in a relevant subject or an adequate
performance
in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be
supported by GCSE grades at level A-C |
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An AVCE/GNVQ in appropriate vocational area |
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Other related Level 3 qualifications |
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An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved
further education institution |
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Related work experience or equivalent overseas qualifications
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More mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
All international will also require an English Proficiency certificate that is at or above B1 level of the Common European Framework. Such certificate includes IELTS, TOEFL, PTE Test (a full list of acceptable English Language Certificates can be found on the UKBA website). |
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Course Duration: |
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The duration of the course is 2 years.
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Course Structure: |
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This course consists of 16 units (8 core units +
8 specialist unit) including a Project. There are 60 learning hours for each unit. |
Unit No |
Mandatory Core Units (Eight Units, 125 Credit Value) |
Unit Level |
Unit Credit |
1 |
Business Environment |
4 |
15 |
2 |
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions |
4 |
15 |
3 |
Organisations and Behaviour |
4 |
15 |
4 |
Marketing Principles |
4 |
15 |
5 |
Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business |
4 |
15 |
6 |
Business Decision Making |
5 |
15 |
7 |
Business Strategy |
5 |
15 |
8 |
Research Project |
5 |
20 |
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Unit No |
Specialist Units (Eight Units, 120 Credit Value) |
Unit Level |
Unit Credit |
9 |
Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting |
4 |
15 |
10 |
Financial Accounting and Reporting |
4 |
15 |
11 |
Financial System and Auditing |
5 |
15 |
12 |
Taxation |
5 |
15 |
13 |
Personal and Professional Development |
5 |
15 |
22 |
Managing Human Resources |
4 |
15 |
33 |
Small Business Enterprise |
5 |
15 |
42 |
Project Management for Business |
5 |
15 |
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Course Assessment: |
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This HND programme is assessed by a mixture of assignments and examinations. Each unit is internally assessed and graded
by qualified tutor/assessors and internal verifiers, and
then externally by an Edexcel examiner. Grades awarded are
Pass, Merit and Distinction. |
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Progrssion Route: |
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You may top-up your HND to a BA/BSc(Hons) at many UK universities.
With a UK Honours degree you will be able to compete in global market for jobs, or even
proceed to a Master degree. |
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Further Information: |
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the Edexcel website www.edexcel.org.uk for more information
about HNDs. |
