HNC Sustainable Business Management and Economics
| Delivered at | Nelson and Colne College University Centre |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Cost | £9000.00 |
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre |
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Course overview
Are you interested in inflation, interest rates and how resources are distributed? This Higher NationalCertificate not only explores business, but the economic problems businesses may face and how to
solve them. You will gain the knowledge, skills, techniques, and behaviours needed to support your
career as a professional who is not only entrepreneurial but has an ethical agenda.
What will I learn
You will study six core modules: The business environment
Marketing principles
Accounting and finance principles
Business project
Introduction to microeconomics
Introduction to macroeconomics
How will the courses be assessed?
A series of written and practical workis assessed by your lecturers and will
determine your overall grade.
Entry requirements
Candidates are selected on the basis of their ability to cope withand benefit from the programme. Their suitability can be
demonstrated either through previous educational achievement or
through experience and aptitude.
Admission by prior qualification will normally require a minimum 32
UCAS Tariff points with the majority of the points gained in
humanites or business subjects. Typically, points can be derived
from:
o One GCE A level or Vocational A level pass or
equivalent
o Two AS level passes
o BTEC National Diploma/Certificate
o Other qualifications such as Scottish Highers, Welsh
Baccalaureate, Irish Leaving Certificates,
International Baccalaureate, with the required UCAS
points
o A pass in a recognised Access course
o Equivalent Scottish or Irish qualifications
Admission by experience and aptitude will be based on the length
and type of the candidate’s employment experience and his/her
ability to demonstrate an aptitude and enthusiasm for the
subject. As part of this process, candidates may be required to
undertake aptitude tests and/or to provide personal and/or
employment references.
Maths & English Grade C and above should be held, or Functional
Skills Level 2 as an alternative, as well as basic IT skills