Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Marketing)

Introduction

In today's increasingly competitive corporate world, leading enterprises demands people with demonstrable management skills and abilities. BTEC Higher Nationals are recognised by employers around the world for their emphasis on developing practical skills alongside specialist knowledge and understanding of an industry or sector. With their strong focus on technical skills, they help to address the high-level technical skills shortage that's an important issue in the UK and globally.

HN Global is a new online platform created by Pearson for BTEC Higher National students. With HN Global, students can get access to (1) core textbook, (2) career empowerment, (3) study skills modules and (4) forum.

Assessment is through practical assignments with no exams - to more accurately reflect the real working environment. Through this engaging approach to learning, you will be ready to face the challenges of the modern business world armed with the hands-on skills employers demand.

Ofqual RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) qualification number for Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business is 601/8365/2.

Careers

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business provides its learner the realistic and appropriate career-related opportunities worldwide for 21st-century employment markets.

Students who successfully completed Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business qualification can progress onto Degree Top-Up programme at many Universities such as University of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire New University, Teesside University, University of Sunderland, Buckinghamshire New University, University of Huddersfield, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Gloucestershire, University of Worcester, University of South Wales, etc.

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Entry Requirements

The minimum age to register for this programme is 18. Prospective students should note that the following entrance qualifications are required for those wishing to undertake this programme:

A level (or equivalent) or

Level 3 qualification (or equivalent) or

Mature applicant with GCSE (or equivalent) and work experience and

IELTS 5.5 or CEFR level B2 (if applicable)

Course Structure

Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Marketing) (240 credits) consists of:

Year 1

Unit	Unit Level	Unit Credit
Business and the Business Environment	4	15
Marketing Essentials	4	15
Human Resource Management	4	15
Management and Operations	4	15
Management Accounting	4	15
Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set unit)	4	15
Business Law	4	15
Financial Accounting	4	15

Year 2

Unit	Unit Level	Unit Credit
Research Project (Pearson-set unit)	5	30
Organisational Behaviour	5	15
Business Strategy	5	15
Sales Management	5	15
Product and Service Development	5	15
Integrated Marketing Communications	5	15
Digital Marketing	5	15