Course summary
The level 4 units in the first year of the HTQ will provide students with a broad introduction to business and different business functions. Students will gain a wide range of business knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Students are involved in vocational activities that help them to develop vocational behaviours and transferable skills. By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of leadership and management. They will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of business. The Level 5 (Year 2) units give students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the Occupational Standard (OS) for Operations or Departmental Manager. The units will prepare students to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making, and support students to aspire to future management roles including the following: • Operations Manager • Regional Manager • Divisional Manager • Department Manager and Specialist Managers. The units also prepare students to progress to Level 6 higher education study, including higher apprenticeships and professional body qualifications. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of business situations. By the end of Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles of leadership and management and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world.
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Modules
In year one you will study: • The Contemporary Business Environment • Marketing Processes & Planning • Management of Human Resources • Leadership & Management • Accounting Principles • Project Management • Operational Planning & Management • Digital Business in Practice. In year two you will study: • Organizational Behaviour Management • Managing & Leading Change • Principles of Organizational Management • Business Strategy • Business Information Technology Systems • Developing Individuals, Teams, and Organizations • Business Communications and Relationship Management • Business Data Analytics and Insights
Assessment method
You will be assessed by assignments, work-related projects, demonstration of professional competence in work-based situations, and practical activities that apply the knowledge you have gained. There are no written exams. When not attending timetabled sessions, you will be expected to continue learning independently through self-study. This will typically involve reading articles and books, working on individual projects, undertaking preparation of coursework assignments and presentations. Your independent learning is supported by a range of excellent facilities including online resources, the library and canvas, the online virtual learning platform.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- Leadership and Management, Institute of
How to apply
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:
- NLM5
- Institution code:
- M91
- Campus name:
- North Kensington Centre for Skills
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 - 64 points
A level - CC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Candidates will be interviewed by the Course Leader to discuss whether they have the relevant skills and experience to successfully complete the course.
English language requirements
Students applying for this course will need a certain level of English language skills. This course is taught and assessed completely in English. Before accepting students onto the programme, we will ensure that those who are non-native English speakers and who have not had their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate ability equivalent to the standard of : ● Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 ● PTE Academic 51 ● IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £6165 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
Wales | £6165 | 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
Sponsorship information
Students may be eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan to help with the cost of tuition fees for their course, depending on their circumstances. Students may also be eligible for a Higher Education Maintenance Loan to cover living costs whilst they study. You can find out more information by visiting Advanced Learner Loan: Overview - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk) and Student finance for undergraduates: New full-time students - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)
Provider information
North Kensington Centre for Skills
Wornington Road
London
W10 5QQ