Pearson BTEC
HNC in Business
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business provides opportunities to gain the necessary skills and knowledge at both operation and strategic level in the business sector
Study Mode
Full-Time/Part-Time
Level of Course
Level 4
Credits
120 Credits
Learning Hours
480 Hours of Guided Learning
Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:
- Providing opportunities for learners to gain a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enter employment in business or progress to higher education vocational qualifications such as a full-time degree in business or a related area
- Providing education and training for a range of careers in business such as management, administration, personnel, marketing, accounting, and law
- Develop Cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis
- Enhance effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative methods
- Promote skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems
- Formulate effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media widely used in business e.g. the preparation and presentation of business reports
- Providing opportunities for learners to focus on the development of higher-level skills in a business context
- Providing opportunities for learners to develop a range of skills and techniques and attributes essential for successful performance in working life
Programme Details
| Programme’s Title | BTEC HNC in Business |
| Duration | 12 Months (FT) 18/24 Months (PT) |
| Qualification Number | 603/6837/8 |
| Mode of Study | Full Time (FT) Part Time (PT) |
| Guided Learning Hours | FT – 480 Hours of Guided Learning |
| RQF Level | Level 4 |
| Credits | 120 |
What could these qualifications lead to – Careers and Progression
Pearson BTEC qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised by employers and professional organisations. The range of skills acquired on the course will be particularly relevant to business management, finance, banking and retail sectors.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in business, which students can build on if they decide to continue their studies. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths
and progression routes to degree-level study. The Level 5 units give students the opportunity to specialise in a business-related occupational area and to progress to degree-level study. The units prepare students to move on to specific areas of business at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making.
Once students have achieved the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, they can develop their careers in the business sector by: for example:
■ entering employment
■ continuing existing employment
■ linking with the appropriate professional body
■committing to continuing professional development, or
■ going to university to complete a relevant 1 year BA(Hons) Top Up Degree, for example:
● BSc (Hons) in Business and Management
● BA and BSc (Hons) in Business Studies
● BSc (Hons) in International Management.
Students should always check the entry requirements for degree programmes at specific Higher Education providers. After completing a BTEC Higher National Certificate or Diploma, students can also progress directly into employment.
The recognition of the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is a way for students to prepare for jobs and careers in their chosen field through membership of relevant professional bodies.Professional bodies such as ACCA, CIMA, CIPD, CIM and CIPS offer exemptions towards their qualifications to graduates of Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business. Exemptions will be available from various professional bodies in the fields of accounting, management, law and marketing.
Subject Benchmark Statement
General Business and Management , available here
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have the following:
Tuition Fee
Home / EU Students
| Academic Year | Annual Fees |
|---|---|
| 2026-27 | £6,350 |
| 2027-28 | £6,520 |
Student Finance
A Tuition Fee Loan is available to most UK full-time undergraduate students. The loan will match the amount of tuition fees you have to pay and is administered by the Student Loan Company. The tuition fee loan is paid directly to the College.
A maintenance loan for living costs is also available. The amount you get depends on your personal circumstances and your household income.
The online calculator (https://www.gov.uk/student-finance-calculator) will give you an accurate idea of what level of student funding you may be eligible for.
Other useful resources
- https://studentfinance.campaign.gov.uk/
- https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
- https://www.gov.uk/guidance/universal-credit-and-students
When you start repaying your loan and how much you pay depends on which repayment plan you’re on. For more information visit.
You do not have to apply for a tuition fee loan from the Student Finance to fund your studies. Some students use private funding or employer sponsorship to pay for their course.
Programme Structure
BTEC Level 4 HNC
The Higher National Certificate (HNC) is a Level 4 qualification made up of 120 credits. It is usually studied full-time over one year, or part-time over two years. The Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Business is a qualification with a minimum of 120 credits of which 90 are mandatory core unit credit.
This is made up of eight units, each with a value of 15 credits; 6 are mandatory and 2 optional.
Course Structure
There are currently three terms per year
Academic Year 1
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