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Classification |
Level 4 |
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Course Mode |
Full Time |
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Course Duration |
Two Years |
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Awarding Body |
Edexcel |
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Subject Area |
Human Resource Management |
About the course
The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist vocational programme with a strong work related emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree.
Course Structure
The course is made up of sixteen units – eight core units, which everyone takes, and eight specialist units. At least 50% of this qualification must be made up of H2 units. The specialist units enable you to study particular areas in depth, and there is opportunity to follow a clear Human Resources Management pathway.
Units available to study for HND in Business (HRM) includes:
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Unit Title |
Unit Level |
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Core Units |
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Marketing |
H1 |
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Managing Financial Resources and Decisions |
H1 |
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Organisations and Behaviour |
H1 |
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Business Environment |
H1 |
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Common Law 1 |
H1 |
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Business Decision Making |
H2 |
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Business Strategy |
H2 |
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Research Project |
H2 |
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Specialist Units (all four units must be taken) |
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Human Resources Management |
H1 |
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Human Resources Development |
H2 |
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Employee Relations |
H2 |
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Managing Human Resources |
H2 |
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Optional Units (select any four units) |
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Web Design |
H1 |
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Information Systems |
H2 |
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Business Law |
H2 |
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Managing Professional Development |
H2 |
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Managing Activities to Achieve Results |
H2 |
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Working with and Leading People |
H2 |
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Common Law 2 |
H2 |
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European Law |
H2 |
Teaching and Assessment
Each unit is internally assessed and graded by lecturers. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit or Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.
Entry Requirements
You will normally need to have at least one of the following:
- A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an appropriate area
- An AVCE/GNVQ in an appropriate vocational area
- A GCE A Level profile which demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or an adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at level A-C
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience. Mature learners 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.
- If your native language is not English, you must provide evidence of competence in the English Language. International students can provide IELTS Score (minimum 6.0) or TOFEL (minimum 550) or equivalent.
Related Courses
- HND in Business (Law)
- HND in Business (IT)
- HND in Business (Marketing)
- HND in Business (Management)