Higher National Diploma in Business

Edexcel BTEC HND is a qualification that has been recognized globally, paving the way for students to enrol in universities for 3rd year of bachelor’s degrees.

Upon successful completion, the following UK universities have confirmed that they will give final year entry (Year 3) to BTEC HND students who have studied Business.

• Bournemouth University (The Business School)
• University of Glamorgan
• University of Gloucestershire
• University of Huddersfield
• University of Northampton
• Oxford Brookes University
• University of Plymouth
• University of Salford
• Southampton Solent University
• University of Sunderland
• University of the West of England
• York St John University
• Guildhall College (in association with UEL)

The Edexcel BTEC Higher Nationals are designed to provide specialist work-related qualifications appropriate to the skills needs of a range of sectors at levels 4 and 5. They have been developed to provide the required knowledge, understanding and skills, in a sector context, necessary to prepare learners for employment and progression and/or to provide career development opportunities for those already in work.

Students can enrol for Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Business and specialise in either Accounting, Management, Marketing, HR, Law or IT. The Program consists of 8 core units, 4 specilist units and 4 general units of candidates choice.

Core Units

• Business Environment
• Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Marketing Principles
• Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
• Business Decision Making
• Business Strategy
• Research Project

Accounting Pathway

• Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
• Financial Accounting and Reporting
• Financial Systems and Auditing
• Taxation

Management Pathway

• Personal and Professional Development
• Working with and Leading People
• Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results
• Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information

Marketing Pathway

• Marketing Intelligence
• Advertising and Promotion in Business
• Marketing Planning
• Sales Planning and Operations

Human Resources Pathway

• Human Resource Management
• Managing Human Resources
• Human Resources Development
• Employee Relations

Law Pathway

• English Legal System
• Business Law
• Further Aspects of Contract and Tort
• European Law

IT Pathway

• Information Systems
• Networking Concepts
• Multimedia Design and Authoring
• Website Design

KEY INFO

Entry:

• 4 GCSE passes and at least one A level
• Equivalent overseas qualifications are accepted
• Mature applicants without formal qualifications may also be considered
• IELTS: 5.5 (or equivalent English Language Level)

Duration: Two years

Assessment: Assignments

Course commencement:

• September
• January
• April

Fee Structure: Please click here to view the fee structure for BTEC HND in Business at Regent College.