HND Business Management
01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028
| Course Leader | Claire Wright |
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| Course Team | |
| Awarding Body | University of South Wales |
| Teaching Institutions | Neath Port Talbot College Group, Gower College Swansea, Coleg Gwent, University of South Wales |
| Modes of Study | Full Time, Part Time |
Document Version
| Version | 1 |
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| Valid From | 01 Sep 2022 |
| Valid To | 31 Aug 2028 |
QAA Benchmarks
Educational Aim
To provide students with the opportunity to build a broad knowledge base in relation to effective business management, business functions and business operations. Recognising the importance of commercial awareness and the nature of the modern work environment in developing a wide range of academic and vocational skills.
Learning Outcomes
| A1 | Demonstrate an understanding of key functional areas of a wide range of organisations |
| A2 | Demonstrate an awareness of the internal and external commercial environment which impacts on organisations |
| A3 | Utilise a wide range of managerial skills and behaviours appropriate to the workplace |
| A4 | Demonstrate an understanding of the various processes, procedures and practices for effective management of organisations. It includes theories, models, frameworks, tasks and roles of management, including the management of people and corporate social responsibility |
| B1 | Apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied, and the application of those principles in a work context |
| B2 | Analyse organisations and the competitive environment in which they operate based on an awareness of the key drivers for business success, causes of failure and the importance of providing customer satisfaction and building customer loyalty |
| B3 | Analyse and evaluate a range of business data, sources of information and appropriate methodologies, which includes the need for strong digital literacy, and to use that research for evidence-based decision-making |
| B4 | Apply skills and knowledge to a wide range of business issues and to analyse the consequences of their actions |
| C1 | Analyse and critically reflect on experiential learning |
| C2 | Work collaboratively both internally and externally and an awareness of mutual interdependence, including the ability to work with people from a range of cultures |
| C3 | Accept responsibility and flexibility, to be resilient, self-starting and appropriately assertive, to plan, organise and manage time |
| C4 | Apply the qualities and transferable skills necessary for employment and progression to other qualifications requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making |
Course Structure
Level 4 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF1S119 | MOD007980 | The Management of Financial Information | Running | 20 | specified |
| BS1SX1 | MOD011258 | Economics, Law and the Business Environment | Running | 20 | specified |
| BS1SX2 | MOD011253 | Becoming a Professional: Critical Enquiry | Running | 20 | specified |
| EB1S75 | MOD007803 | Entrepreneurship and Business Start-up | Running | 20 | specified |
| HR1SX1 | MOD011251 | People, Work and Society | Running | 20 | specified |
| MK1SX1 | MOD011255 | Marketing and Consumer Behaviour | Running | 20 | specified |
Level 5 Modules
| Module Code | Module Id | Module Title | Module Status | Credit Value | Module Type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AF2S120 | MOD008094 | Accounting for Managers | Running | 20 | optional |
| BS2S53 | MOD007860 | Live Research Project | Running | 20 | specified |
| BS2SX1 | MOD011259 | The Digital Workplace | Running | 20 | optional |
| BS2SX3 | MOD011260 | Managing People in a Global Workplace | Running | 20 | optional |
| EB2S52 | MOD008028 | Managing an Enterprise | Running | 20 | optional |
| MK2SX2 | MOD011343 | Creative Marketing Communications | Running | 20 | optional |
| ST2S51 | MOD001865 | Strategic Business Analysis | Running | 20 | specified |
Teaching and Assessment
Learning and Teaching Methods
Employer Engagement
Visiting Speakers
All partners have regular guest speakers, often course alumni
Work Placements
A number of modules, for example, the Live Project, require students to demonstrate the ability to apply theoretical learning in a work context, usually via existing part-time employment.
Work-based Learning
By including the option of part-time delivery, students are able to combine study with either full or part time employment.
Other
As well as careers events offered at individual partner colleges, all students have the opportunity to visit USW careers fairs if they wish to do so.
Means of Assessment
- Classroom test time constrained
- Report
- Research plan/proposal/project
- Self Reflective assessment
- Presentation
- Essay
- Poster Presentation
- On site open book examination
- Case Study
Learning Support
Induction
Each partner college runs a course specific induction programme at the start of each academic year.
Personal Academic Coach
Specific arrangements as detailed in partner course handbooks.
Learner Analytics
Partners all operate an attendance monitoring system and have access to the USW learning analytics platform for their learners.
Tutorials
Across the course a number of module specific delivery patterns are utilised, including workshops, tutorials, seminars and lectures.
Seminars
As above
Formative Assessment
A number of the modules, for example, The Management of Financial Information, include formative assessment throughout.
Progress meetings
Individual partner colleges operate their own systems for progress monitoring, including attendance, engagement and attainment, as detailed in the course handbooks.
Online Resources
Students have access to online resources for all modules via Blackboard.
Advice Zone
Students have access to both the college student support systems as detailed in the resources statement and course handbooks, as well as access to the USW Advice zone online.
Disability
All partner colleges are required to comply with relevant legislation and have access to USW support and guidance regarding disability policies and procedures.
IT/Library
Each partner has dedicated library and IT facilities, as detailed in the resources statement and the course handbooks.
Course Exit Points
| Award | Criteria | Final |
|---|---|---|
| Higher National Diploma | 240 credits of which at least 120 must be at Level 5 or above and the remaining credits at Level 4 or above | Final |
| Certificate of Higher Education | 120 credits of which at least 100 must be at Level 4 or above and no more than 20 at Level 3 | Exit |
Progression Route
Having achieved 240 credits and successfully completed the HND Business Management award students will be well prepared for a variety of employment opportunities across many aspects of business management. Alternatively a student may choose progress onto the following level 6 courses at USW or at a partner college (where available):BA (Hons) Business Management or any of the named specialist routes, for example BA (Hons) Business Management (Accounting and Finance).
Entry Requirements
Admission to the course is typically through the following qualifications:
The normal entry criteria for HND awards is grades DD at A Level or Pass, Pass, Pass at BTEC Extended Diploma or the equivalent of 48 UCAS Tariff points.
Other qualifications and relevant work experience, for example NVQ level 3, ILM level 3 certificate or diploma in a business /management related field are also considered on an individual basis, as is significant and prior experience in a relevant discipline. All non-standard applications are referred to the Course Leader for approval.
Inclusive Curriculum Statement
The University of South Wales operates a policy of inclusive learning, teaching and assessment to ensure that all students have an equal opportunity to fulfil their educational potential. Course teams will have considered ways of designing out any potentially disadvantageous element of courses during the course design process. However some specific needs may remain, details about how to apply to have your needs assessed can be found at: http://unilife.southwales.ac.uk/pages/3040-disability-and-dyslexia-service/
Addendum for Delivery at a Partner Institution
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Methods Of Quality Standards
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Quality Of Standards Indicators
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