Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher Diploma in Business
(Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) is a course developed by Pearson Education, UK and is offered at Shelton College International. Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) is a specialist pathway that provides opportunities for learners to apply their knowledge and practical skills as entrepreneurs in managing start-up/ small businesses. The programme offers a balanced academic and practical approach to fundamental business concepts and applications pertaining to business management gearing towards entrepreneurship. It is specially designed to inculcate students with the concepts and tools for more effective managerial responsibilities. The course offers an interactive medium for individuals to learn critical thinking, perform analytical studies and to develop logical arguments to support the business decision-making process. After a successful completion, the learner will be awarded with a Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management).
Course Duration | Full Time : 16 months Part Time: 15 months |
Intake | January, April, July, October |
Minimum Entry Requirement | |
Age | Minimum 18 years old |
Language Proficiency | IELTS 5.5 or equivalent |
Educational Attainment | BTEC level 3 qualification in Business or related level 3 qualifications OR SCI Certificate in Higher Education OR SCI Certificate in Advanced Study Skills OR Completion of at least 12 years of formal education GCE A Levels |
Mature Candidate | Minimum 30 years old with at least 8 years of working experience |
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) | ||||
Unit # | Type | Level 4 Units (requirement) 6 Core and 2 Optional Units | Unit Level | Unit Credit |
1 | Core Unit | Business and the Environment | 4 | 15 |
2 | Core Unit | Marketing Essentials | 4 | 15 |
3 | Core Unit | Human Resource Management | 4 | 15 |
4 | Core Unit | Management and Operations | 4 | 15 |
5 | Core Unit | Management Accounting | 4 | 15 |
6 | Core Unit | Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set) | 4 | 15 |
8 | Optional Unit | Innovational and Commercialisation | 4 | 15 |
9 | Optional Unit | Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management | 4 | 15 |
Level 5 Units (requirement) 2 Core and 3 Specialist and 2 Optional Units* | Unit Level | Unit Credit | ||
11 | Core Unit | Research Project (Pearson-set) | 5 | 30 |
12 | Core Unit | Organisational Behaviour | 5 | 15 |
27 | Specialist Unit | Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities | 5 | 15 |
28 | Specialist Unit | Launching a New Venture | 5 | 15 |
29 | Specialist Unit | Managing and Running a Small Business | 5 | 15 |
31 | Optional Unit | Statistics for Management | 5 | 15 |
32 | Optional Unit | Business Strategy | 5 | 15 |
35 | Optional Unit | Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations | 5 | 15 |
42 | Optional Unit | Planning for Growth | 5 | 15 |
* Shelton College International reserves the right to offer any combination of specialist and optional modules.