Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Human Resources)

Course introduction

Introduction

Synopsis:
This pathway covers the main areas of human resources management including an introduction to the human resource management role and function which is then built on to give a broader perspective to human resource management practices; of the role of training and employee development, including a consideration of government initiative aimed at developing skills; and employment relationships in the UK including industrial conflict, the resolution of disputes and negotiation.

More about Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business:
- Awarded by: Edexcel Limited (UK)
- Type of award: Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma
- Award Criteria:

Pass all 32 assignments with Pass, Merit or Distinction
Attain minimum overall attendance of 90% (International Students) and minimum overall attendance of 75% (Local Students) for the entire course.

- Assessment Methods: Assignment Based (16 modules X 2 assignments per module)
- Course Duration:

Full Time: 12 months (Monday to Friday - 3hours per day)
Part Time: 18 months (To be advised)

- Mode of Delivery: Face to Face (Classroom Style)
- Intake: 12 November 2012 (Start Date) to 11 November 2013 (End Date)*
* Portman reserve the right to change the schedule without prior notice

- Application Fee: S$500 (S$400 refundable if application is rejected)
- Course Fees:

International Students: S$14, 000
Local Students: S$14,000 (Local scholarship may be given and easy installment plan exclusively with Maybank can be arranged)

- Minimum Entry Requirement:
Local Students

At least 1 GCE 'A' Levels pass or 3 GCE 'O' Levels passes including English, or 5 GCE 'N' Levels passes including English, or ITE COS, NTC 2, NITEC Holders or Certificates and Diplomas issued by international examination bodies like LCCI, ABE etc.
Working adults with at least 2 years of relevant working experiences
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Proficiency: At least a C6 in English Language at GCE 'O' Levels or Grade D or 5 in GCE 'N' Levels or Completed an English-based course of study or Passed Portman English placement test

International Students

Must be at least 16 years old at point of application
Successfully completed at least 10 years of formal education in their home country
Certificates and Diplomas issued by international examination bodies like LCCI, ABE etc.
Applicants who do not meet the above requirements may will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
English Language Proficiency: IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 525 or Passed Portman English placement test
Students who fail our English placement test can sign up for our preparatory course for IELTS (an English Language programme) to improve their English Language Proficiency before applying with us to study the Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND courses

Unit No.	Unit Title
1	Business Environment
2	Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
3	Organisations and Behaviour
4	Marketing Principles
5	Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
6	Business Decision Making
7	Business Strategy
8	Research Project
9	Working with and Leading People
10	Managing Activities to Achieve Results
11	Advertising and Promotion in Business
12	Marketing Planning
13	Human Resources Management
14	Managing Human Resources
15	Human Resources Development
16	Employee Relations

The BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on:

providing education and training for a range of careers in business such as administration, personnel, marketing, finance, law, purchasing and management
providing a general qualification with flexibility of study to meet local or specialist needs
providing specialist options which meet the needs of the major functions in business and allow specialisation with career progression and professional recognition in mind
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
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

The BTEC Business programmes prepare learners for employment in the sector and are suitable for those who have already decided that they wish to enter this area of work.

Progression from this qualification may well be into or within employment in the sector where learners may work towards professional membership or study for professional body examinations.

Professional Body Recognition:
Higher National qualifications in Business, have been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. The following professional bodies recognise the Higher Nationals in Business. Varying degrees of exemption from professional body examinations are available from individual professional bodies.

Association of Accounting Technicians
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants
Association of International Accountants
Chartered Institute of Bankers
Chartered Institute of Management
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants
Chartered Institute of Marketing
Chartered Institute of Public Finance Accountants
Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply
Chartered Insurance Institute
Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators
Institute of Financial Accountants
Institute of Legal Executives
Institute of Personnel and Development

Higher-level Skills:
Learners studying BTEC Higher Nationals in Business will be expected to develop the following skills and learning style during the course of study:

cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis & synthesis
effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems
effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media widely used in business eg the preparation and presentation of business reports
numeric and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation; the use of models of business problems and phenomena
effective use of communication and information technology for business applications
effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-starting, individual initiative and enterprise
self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues
effective performance within a team environment including leadership, team-building, influencing and project-management skills
interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuading and presentation
abilities to conduct research into business and management issues

Progression Pathway:
Can choose to take up undergraduate course or to seek employment.