Heart of Worcestershire College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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
- Research Project
- Organisational Behaviour
- Resource and Talent Planning
- Employee Relations
- Strategic Human Resource Management
- Global Business Management
- Pitching and Negotiation
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
- Projects
- Reports
- Essays
- Case studies
- Simulations
How to apply
31Jan
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
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
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
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
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
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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 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
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.
Provider information
Heart of Worcestershire College
Peakman Street
Redditch
B98 8DW