- HNC Business & Management
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Awarding Body:
On successful completion of the course students will be awarded an EDEXCEL Higher National Certificate in Business & Management
Course Duration:
2 years part-time
Course Introduction
This part-time course delivered in partnership with the University of Plymouth takes place one day per week (afternoon/evening).
Designed to develop management potential the HNC in Business & Management is a specialist work-related programme intended to meet the changing needs of industry, commerce and public services. It allows those already working to continue to study and use their existing workplace experience to use in a classroom environment whilst gaining a recognised business qualification.
Aims:
Specifically the course will aim to:
enable learners to gain a nationally recognised vocational qualification
develop a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
enable learners to make an immediate contribution to employment Management.
enhance career development opportunities
equip learners with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a range of administrative and management positions in business
give learners the opportunity to progress to higher education qualifications such as a full-time degree in business or a related area.
Benefits:
convenient mode of study to fit around employment/employers delivered over
small group sizes & regular tutor/student contact
excellent facilities & learning environment with up to date technology.
subject specialist delivery of business related themes
access to University of Plymouth student portal & online resources
Progression/Career Opportunities:
The course helps you reflect on business operations, management and planning and provides you with new opportunities to develop your business career or to progress your existing careers within the public or private sector.
Progression to a Full Degree:
Opportunities are available for students who successfully complete the HNC in Business & Management to apply to progress to Year 2 of a full BA Honours degree. In certain circumstances students may also progress to a top-up year subject to relevant additional experiential learning and/or academic credit points.
See the facilities
Dedicated HE centre
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Meet the students
Meet the staff
James Foster
FdSc Forensic Science, HNC Business & Management and Access to Higher Education
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Lee Bruller
Programme Leader for HNC Business & Management
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Kerry Holloway
Lecturer FdA Public Services (Public Sector Resource Management) & HNC Business & Management
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Roz Osborne
Senior Administrator for Higher Education & Access to Higher Education
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Dr Ross Kay
Vice Principal: Director of Learning
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Examples of work
Course Content 1:
To achieve an HNC, candidates must complete 120 credits made up of a mandatory core of 60 credits with the remaining 60 credits taken from specialist units.
Course Content List:
Marketing Principles (core unit)
Managing Financial Resources & Decisions (core unit)
Organisations & Behaviour (core unit)
Business Environment (core unit)
Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results (specialist unit)
English Legal System (specialist unit)
Working with and Leading People (specialist unit)
Research Project (specialist unit)
Course Content Assessment:
The course is entirely assessed through coursework.
Please note unit titles can be subject to change.
Each 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours.
