Entry requirements

English and Maths at either:
- GCSE grade 4 or above
- GCSE Grade C or above
- Equivalent Level 2 qualifications in English and Maths.

- MMM or better (96 UCAS points), or
- A relevant Access to Higher Education Diploma, or
- A Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business or a related subject, with an overall Merit, or
- Applications from those without formal qualifications but with relevant industry experience are considered on merit

About the course

If you are already working as a manager and want to upskill or if you are looking to work within businesses as a manager.

If you wish to top-up to a degree, face-to-face and online top-up courses are available at:
- Coventry University Group
- University of Portsmouth
- Sheffield Hallam University
- University of Roehampton
- Oxford Brookes University

Why study?

The Level 4 establishes the foundation for learning by offering a comprehensive introduction to business and its various functions. These units enhance essential skills and prepare students for further study at Level 5 or for employment in roles requiring a degree of personal responsibility. Students will acquire a broad understanding of business concepts, alongside practical skills gained through research, independent and guided study, and workplace simulations. They will engage in vocational activities that promote the development of professional behaviours (the attitudes and approaches necessary for competence) and transferable skills.

By the end of Level 4, students will have a solid understanding of fundamental leadership and management concepts and will be proficient in both subject-specific and general skills relevant to key areas of business.

Where will this course take me?

• Marketing Manager
• Operations Manager
• HR Consultant
• Assistant Recruitment Managerr
• Departmental Manager

Core modules

Unit 1 The Contemporary Business Environment

Unit 2 Marketing Processes and Planning

Unit 3 Management of Human Resources

Unit 4 Leadership and Management

Unit 5 Accounting Principles

Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)

Unit 7 Operational Planning and Management

Unit 8 Digital Business in Practice

How much does it cost?

Students Loan funded as part of the LLE (lifelong learning entitlement).

The course cost £6500 per year subject to inflation rise annually, which is borrow as a loan from SFE. Students pay this loan back once earning over a set amount, this is currently set at £25,000.00. Or the amount can be paid in full either a lump sum or instalments.

Assessment & Feedback

Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals are assessed using a combination of:

• Centre-developed internal assignments that are set and assessed by Centres
• Pearson-set assignments, which are set by Centres in line with our guidelines and graded by Centres.

Pearson-set units are mandatory and target particular industry-specific skills. The number and value of these units depend on qualification size

• Managing a Successful Business Project (15 credits)

All other units are assessed through internal assignments set by the Centre.

Additional Information

This course is delivered in partnership with College Online. Find out more:
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This course has Higher Technical Qualification status or HTQ for short and is co-written with employers and approved by IFATE.