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HNC Business Online Distance Learning

About the Course

The Higher National Certificate in Business (HNC) is at Level 4 in the UK Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF).

The HNC in Business is a foundation course in Business and Management. It is highly regarded by employers in all business sectors, and is also accepted as an entry qualification into Year 1 of a Bachelor degree at a UK, USA, or Australian university.

This qualification has 8 Units. It contains the essential business subjects, which gives you a solid foundation of business skills and knowledge. The HNC also provides a qualification that will improve your career prospects and earning potential.

HNC holders can 'top up' to an HND by completing 8 further Units.


Course Information:

Accreditation Body

Edexcel BTEC

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be over 17 years of age
  • Good School Grades - 55% +
  • English language fluency to IELTS Level 5.5.

Start Dates

Every Monday, except UK Bank Holidays.

Duration

12 months.

Content

  • Self Assessment Activities
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Personal Development Journal

Subject Units

Personal Development Unit

* part of Managing Professional Development Unit

 

Assessment

Students need to complete 4 assignments per module (except for Research Project).

Study Timetable

Each Unit typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks with 4 assessed assignments. The complete course should take between 9 and 18 months.

Tutor Support

Following registration, our students will be allocated a UK-based tutor who will be available by telephone, fax and email to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.

Course Delivery

The course is a self study course. It is delivered via a Online Virtual Learning Environment (VLE) called Moodle.

Study fees

£1,480 GBP, plus a £176.64 GBP Edexcel Registration Fee. These course fees cover all study materials, personal tutor support and assessments.

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