Course Description

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Leadership and Management takes a specialist and student-centred approach to the curriculum. There is a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills the student will need to succeed in employment and higher education. They represent the latest in professional standards and provide opportunities for students to develop skills and behaviours for work, for example by taking part in a group project or meeting a client brief. A student may achieve exemption from professional or vendor qualifications, or membership of selected professional organisations to help students on their journey to professional recognition or membership.

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Leadership and Management is e intended to keep doors open for future study if a student wishes to take their education further after completing a Higher National programme. They do this by allowing space for students to develop their higher education study skills, such as the ability to research. The study programme is clearly set out in line with the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education’s Framework for Higher Education qualification standards at Levels 4 and 5. This means that students who want to progress to Levels 5 or 6 study should feel better prepared.

Course Structure / Units

Terms	Unit No	Unit Code	Unit Name	Core/ Optional	Level	Credit Value
	Year 1
Term 1	1	H/650/2917	The Contemporary Business Environment	Core	4	15
	2	A/618/5033	Marketing Processes and Planning	Core	4	15
	3	J/650/2918	Management of Human Resources	Core	4	15
Term 2	4	L/618/5036	Leadership and Management	Core	4	15
	5	Y/618/5038	Accounting Principles	Core	4	15
	8	R/618/5054	Digital Business in Practice	Core	4	15
Term 3	6	D/618/5039	Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)	Core	4	15
	7	K/650/2919	Operational Planning and Management	Core	4	15
	Total Credits for Year 1					120
	Year 2
Term 4	9	R/650/2920	Organisational Behaviour Management	Core	5	15
	12	H/618/5124	Business Strategy	Core	5	15
	14	T/618/5127	Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations	Core	5	15
Term 5	11	A/618/5078	Principles of Operations Management	Core	5	15
	13	A/618/4934	Business Information Technology Systems	Core	5	15
	15	F/650/2925	Business Communications and Relationship Management	Core	5	15
Term 6	10	T/650/2921	Managing and Leading Change (Pearson-set)	Core	5	15
	16	M/618/5126	Business Data Analytics and Insights	Core	5	15
	Total Credits for Year 2					120
	Total Credits for HND					240

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Leadership and Management consists of eight units in Year 1, plus a further seven units in Year 2.

Year 1 - Students will study eight units at Level 4, with a value of 15 credits each = 120 credits.

Year 2 - Students will study a further eight units with a value of 15 credits each

The total credits available for the BTEC HND in Leadership and Management is 240 Credits.

Entry Requirements

Within the context of the college’s Mission Statement and equal opportunities policy, the programmes aim to attract applicants from wide range of backgrounds.

We welcome applications from all sectors of the community and mature students.

For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

·       A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business, Management or related qualification

·       A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English

·       Other related Level 3 qualifications

·       An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution

·       Related work experience

·       An international equivalent of the above.

·       College may also to consider applicants’ prior learning when considering their acceptance on a Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals, through Recognition of Prior Learning.

·       English language requirements for students for BTEC HND Programmes

English Language Requirement

Students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, can demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the programme where the programme is both taught and assessed in English:

·       Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2

·       PTE Academic 51, or

·       IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5).

Teaching & Support

The course is delivered using several teaching methods such as lectures, seminars, workshops, field trip and guest speaker sessions. Students are expected to attend 6 hours of classes for 2-3 days a week for a minimum of 12 weeks. Students are expected to spend additional time (up to 10 hours a week per module) on self-study to achieve a module.

The course is delivered by a team of highly experienced and qualified lecturers who hold a Master/PhD or are working towards it, have a fellowship of the Higher Education Academy and have diverse industry exposure and expertise. 

Students may also seek support from a member of the dedicated Student Support Team regarding formative feedback, submissions, Turnitin, Moodle/VLE, plagiarism checking, extenuating circumstances and other academic related matters.

Assessment and Feedback

Each module will be assessed by a combination of two or more of the following methods:

-       Written report

-       Class Presentation

-       Self-reflection

-       Logbook

-       Role Play

Students are expected to submit their assignments on the Turnitin website that is embedded into the college’s Moodle platform. The results are generally published 4-6 weeks after a submission deadline. Students can access their grades and feedback from their submission on the college’s Moodle.

Location

All the modules for HND Business are taught at our Ilford campus.