Heart of Worcestershire College

Degree level: Undergraduate

Awarded by: Pearson Education Ltd

Business Management

Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

What does this TEF outcome mean?

Course summary

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 method

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

How to apply

25Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: BMG5

Institution code:: H19

Campus name:: Bromsgrove

Campus code:: B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Heart of Worcestershire College is not a licensed student sponsor for UK student visa's. We are therefore unable to issue student visa's for study in the UK under the Tier 4 UK immigration points based system.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

A level

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) - PPP - DDD*

Access to HE Diploma

Mature applicants (over 21 years) 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. Applicants whose first language is not English must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language at a minimum level of CEFR Level B2/PTE 51/IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5) or equivalent standards.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.howcollege.ac.uk/courses/business-and-management/1327/hnd-in-business-management/

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU	£8500	Year 1
England	£8500	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8500	Year 1
Scotland	£8500	Year 1
Wales	£8500	Year 1
Channel Islands	£8500	Year 1

Additional fee information

Visits may be arranged to support the curriculum. A recommended budget of £25 per academic year should be made available by students. Students may be required to purchase additional textbooks.

Sponsorship information

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.