Business
Entry requirements
To apply for this programme, applicants will be required to hold a Higher National Certificate or equivalent level 4 certificate of higher education in a relevant subject.
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About this course
The Higher National Diploma Top-Up in Business expands on students’ previous learning at Level 4 and allows them to grow their understanding and knowledge of the major elements of business. Through engaging projects, case studies and practical assignments, students will encounter real-world business situations and gain invaluable skills and knowledge for their careers.
The course can be studied over one-year full-time or over two-years part time. The course prepares students for further study or graduate roles in a range of related areas, such as management, administration, personnel, marketing, accounting and law.
Modules
Modules studied:
• Research Project
• Organisational Behaviour
• Understanding and Leading Change
• Planning Social Media Campaigns
• Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Business Strategy
• Planning for Growth
Assessment methods
The programme is assessed through the submission of written essays, reports and reflective logs and a series of project-based practical work-based assessments.
Formative feedback will support student progression in both written work and business outcomes.
Self and peer assessment in convener/critique situations will be an essential element of all projects and the feedback from these will enhance student achievement and progression.
The programme allows 120 credits at each level.
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