This qualification aims to help students to develop a basic understanding of management in the context of general business.

It will give you a theoretical understanding of management concepts and an overview of general business. It will equip you to find employment in general business or to continue your professional or academic studies in a related area.

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The course is offered in 5 main levels: Certificate level, level 3, 4 and 5 and 6.

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• BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE (1 YEAR)

• BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (2 YEARS)

• BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS (QCF LEVEL 5

• EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP (QCF) EDEXCEL LEVEL 7

• ACCOUNTING - ACCA & AAT

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You can progress from one level to another.  

No formal educational qualifications are required, but applicants must be competent in English Language and basic Mathematics.

Speak to our course advisor for more information.

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Assessment

The three-hour written external examinations are held twice a year (usually the first week in June and December). Candidates who meet the requirements for the qualification will be awarded a pass. The qualification itself is not graded.

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For each unit candidates will be marked out of 100 and will be graded as follows: A* 75%+ Higher Distinction

A 65% - 74% Distinction
B 50% - 64% Merit
C 40% - 49% Pass
D 30% - 39% Marginal Fail
E 15% - 29% Fail
F 0% - 14% Unclassified

Candidates achieving a pass grade (C or above) will be awarded the appropriate QCF credits for the unit.

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