Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
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The BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business is designed for those who wish to develop their professional expertise and skills across a range of essential business and marketing areas. The qualification prepares students for employment in the business and marketing sector and will be suitable for students who have already decided that they wish to take up administrative and managerial positions in this area of work. Students will also be able to progress to a degree in business or marketing.
The qualification of Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business is offered by Edexcel of Pearson Group, which is one of the main examination boards in the UK and it is being internationally recognised as well. For the education pathways, it provides a route for students who are seeking to gain entry to UK higher education programmes. The HND in Business is also recognised by over 130 countries, along with professional associations globally.
http://www.edexcel.com/quals/highernationals10/Documents/BTEC_HN_Brochure_Web.pdf
About BTEC Higher National Diploma
About Edexcel
Business & Technology Education Council (BTEC) was established in 1984 in the UK by consolidation of Business Education Council (BEC) and Technology Education Council (TEC). In 1996, BTEC further consolidated with University of London Examination & Assessment Council (ULEAC) to set up Edexcel.
Edexcel under the Pearson Group, is the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications. As the UK's largest awarding body, Edexcel offers qualifications such as GCSE (General Certificates of Secondary Education), GCE (General Certificate of Education) and BTEC, etc.
Compass College is an accredited centre for the Edexcel in respect of BTEC programmes in Hong Kong.
About BTEC
BTECs are work-related qualifications, that are designed to accommodate the needs of employers as well as allowing progression to university degrees. They provide a programme of specialist vocational learning which reflects the requirements of professional organisations and meets the National Occupational Standards for each sector or industry. With their strong emphasis on developing practical skills alongside specialist sector knowledge, BTECs are recognised internationally as providing learners with the key concepts and practical skills for direct progression to employment and further studies.
At a glance of BTEC Higher National Diploma
This United Kingdom Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Level 5 qualification is designed to provide a specialist vocational programme, targeting the needs of the industry and linking in to the requirements of professional bodies. Students are thoroughly grounded in the central skills, knowledge base and key concepts which underpin the sector. Many students will progress from this onto the final year of an Honours degree course.
Key Features
◆Student-oriented：
Through scientific curriculum design, teaching methodology, assessment standard, internal and external verifications, BTEC allows students’ participation in teaching and learning. Through interactive teaching and provision of support and assistance by the lecturers in the teaching process, students will be able to complete vocational related assessments by themselves and to achieve learning outcomes specified in the course outline, and master their own learning process.
◆Practical：
BTEC programmes are straddling various professional disciplines in accordance with current development of business, economy and technology. Course contents are designed and timely revamped to meet the needs of respective industries and employers on knowledge and skills. BTEC programmes provide hands-on practical skills in works to facilitate career development of students, and the students’ applicability of knowledge and skills can enhance effectiveness of enterprises and are therefore highly desirable by employers.
◆Professional：
BTEC programmes not only develop students the practical skills in works, other than teaching academic knowledge, the programmes also foster various skills required in the learning process of further studies, such as analytical abilities, problem solving skills, independent research and initiative abilities, etc. Also, BTEC HND programmes enable students to better grasp various knowledge and skills on English proficiency, and therefore strengthen their language foundation on progression to further studies.
◆Tailor-made：
BTEC programmes are designed according to the needs of enterprises, education objectives and industry standards. The contents and assessment methods are highly linked to the needs of the society, and tailor-made to meet the needs and circumstances of enterprises.
◆Quality-assured：
Accredited centres exercise stringent internal verification according to the quality assurance requirements stipulated by Edexcel. Evidences of internal evaluation are kept during the teaching process to ensure reasonability, fairness and effectiveness of assessments. Independent experts will carry out external verification on the operations of the centres by paying visits to the centres twice a year, and proactively communicate with . This double monitoring mechanism ensures consistent quality of BTEC programmes.
Worldwide Recognition
BTEC HND programmes are recognised by universities and professional bodies all over the world, graduated students may choose to enter the employment market or progress to further studies. Some institutions which accept BTEC HND are listed as follows, students are usually required to meet some other entry requirements set by respective institutions：
United Kingdom：
Anglia Ruskin University
University of Bedfordshire
University College Birmingham
The University of Bolton
Bath Spa University
Bradford College (University Centre)
Bradford University
University of Brighton
Buckinghamshire New University
Coventry University
Canterbury Christ Church University
University of Central Lancashire
University of Derby
De Montfort University
University of Glamorgan
University of Gloucestershire
University of Greenwich
Guildhall College (UEL)
Harper Adams University College
University of Hertfordshire
University of Huddersfield
University of Kent
University of Lincoln
Liverpool John Moores University
London Metropolitan University
London South Bank University
Middlesex University
Manchester Metropolitan University
University of Northampton
Nottingham University
Oxford Brookes University
University of Plymouth
University of Portsmouth
Staffordshire University
University of Surrey
Swansea Metropolitan University
Southampton Solent University
St Patrick’s College
University of Teesside
University of Westminster
University of the West of England, Bristol
University of Wolverhampton
University of Worcester
University of Wales Institute
University of Wales, Newport
USA：
University at Buffalo, The State University of New York
University of Denver
West Texas A&M University
University of Tampa
St Catherine University
East Carolina University
Hawaii Pacific University
Iowa State University
Canada：
Dalhousie University
Mount Saint Vincent University
Laurentian University
Australia and New Zealand：
Curtain University, Sydney
Edith Cowan University
Murdoch University
University of New England (NSW)
Queensland University of Technology
University of South Australia
University of Technology, Sydney
University of Western Australia
University of Canterbury
University of Otago
France：
Parson Paris School of Art and Design
German：
Saxion University
Enterprises：
Intel UK and global
Escuela Superior de Turismo de Baleares Spain
Conrinthia International Hotels Malta
Middle East and Africa：
Heriot Watt University
American University in the Emirates
Middlesex University, Dubai
Syrian Virtual University
Enterprises：
Department for Tourism and Commerce Dubai
Petroleum Development Oman
Royal Guard of Oman Technical School Oman
Pioneer Foods South Africa
Emirates Aviation College UAE
www.emiratesaviationcollege.com
Hong Kong：
Upon fulfillment of other entry requirements, most universities and tertiary institutions in Hong Kong accept BTEC HND
Malaysia：
Help University College, Kuala Lumpur
Vietnam：
National Economic University, Hanoi
Professional Bodies：
Academy of Executives and Administrators
Academy of Multi-Skills
Association of Accounting Technicians
Association of Building Engineers
Association of Certified Book-Keepers
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of Financial Controllers and Administrators
Association of International Accountants
Association of Professional Recording Services
British Association of Sport and Exercise Sciences
British Computer Society
British Institute of Professional Photography
Chartered Institute of Architectural Technologists
Chartered Institute of Bankers
Chartered Institute of Building
Chartered Institution of Building Services Engineers
Chartered Institute of Environmental Health
Chartered Institute of Housing
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Public Finance and Accountancy
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Institution of Water and Environmental Management
Chartered Management Institute
Chartered Quality Institute
Chartered Society of Designers
Communication, Advertising and Marketing Education Foundation Ltd
Council for Professions Supplementary to Medicine
Creative and Cultural Skills
Engineering Council
Federation of Holistic Therapies
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The Institution of Engineering and Technology
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Nursing and Midwifery Council
Pensions Management Institute
Professional Business and Technical Management
Royal Aeronautical Society
Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors
Royal Institution of Naval Architects
Royal Society of Chemistry
Society of Dyers and Colourists
Society of Operations Engineers
Tourism Society
Welding stitute
"It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead."