HND in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

The purpose of the BTEC Higher National in Business is to develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the business sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification’s aim is to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it. The BTEC Higher National qualification in Business is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The Higher National provides a wide-ranging study of the business sector and is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in business. In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the business sector, Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business give students experience of the breadth and depth of the sector that will prepare them for further study or training.

The objectives of the BTEC Higher National in Business are as follows:

• To equip students with business skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global business environment.
• To provide education and training for a range of careers in business, including management, administration, human resources, marketing, entrepreneurship, accounting and finance.
• To provide insight and understanding into international business operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalised marketplace.
• To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
• To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in business, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in business or a related area.
• To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives.
• To provide opportunities for those students with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways.
• To provide opportunities for students to achieve a nationally-recognised professional qualification.
• To offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field.
• To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.
• To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.