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Course Overview

This globally recognised level 5 vocational qualification covers a range of essential subject areas required to become successful in business and management. As well as a sound understanding of the theory, you will develop leadership potential, employability skills, personal attributes and professional behaviours that are needed in the modern business environment. DELIVERY INFORMATION One day of taught sessions per week, culminating in written assignments for each module. In addition, approximately 10 hours per week personal study is required. Support sessions and tutorials will also be available.

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If you have recently been in education you require at least one of the following: - A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business (or related subject area) - A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one subject - An Access to Higher Education Certificate - Other equivalent level 3 qualifications (including international equivalents) In addition, you must have achieved at least 4 GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English (equivalent qualifications accepted). If your first language is not English, you must be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language at a minimum level of CEFR level B2/PTE 51/IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5) or equivalent standards. Mature applicants (over 21 years) may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/ or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
We adopt a diverse approach to assessment that offers: -Assessments relevant to our students’ employment situations -Supports progression to final year degree course studies -Accommodates and enhances different learning styles The course is continually assessed via a variety of assessment methods including: -Projects -Reports -Essays -Case studies -Simulation -Role Play -Presentations
HND Leadership and Management for England graduates have the opportunity to progress directly to the BA (Hons) Business Management top-up degree course; which is delivered at a variety of universities. The qualification is also recognised by other Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to some relevant business-related courses, for example: BSc (Hons) in Business and Management; BA/BSc (Hons) in Business Studies. Alternatively, students may further develop their career in business, leadership or related professional occupations.

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Travel

The below travel map highlights the campuses where you can study this course.

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FREE SHUTTLE BUS | between Bromsgrove and Redditch campuses | the freedom to travel at any point of your college day.

Worcester

Worcester is accessible by bus and train with numerous links from all over the county and further. The bus and train stations are a short walk to all of our campuses with The Duckworth Centre of Engineering being a little further.

Worcester Train Station

  • Worcester Foregate Street Station
    Foregate Street
    Worcester
    Worcestershire
    WR1 1DB
  • An 8-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 9-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 9-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 5-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 23-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering

Worcester Bus Station

  • Worcester Crowngate
    Worcester
    WR1 3LE
  • A 6-minute walk to All Saints Building
  • A 7-minute walk to Cathedral Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Andrews Building
  • A 7-minute walk to St Wulstan’s Building
  • A 4-minute walk to St Dunstan’s Building
  • A 24-minute walk to The Duckworth Centre of Engineering