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BTEC HND BUSINESS “If you’re trying to create a company, it’s like baking a cake. You have to have all the ingredients in the right proportion” - Elon Musk Address: 32-31 Jewry Street, London, EC3N 2ETWeb: www.dghe.ac.uk | email: [email protected] | Tel: 020 32200347

BTEC HND in Business In year 1, you will gain a background knowledge 02About the course and understating of business, the functions of an organisation and the wider business environ-Managing people and organisations have his- ments. In addition, you will be introduced to principles torical importance to the evolution of civilisa- of marketing where it aims to enable you to develop a tion. From the first industrial revolution to the marketing plan and to employ elements of the market-automation revolution, the emphasis on sustainabil- ing mix to achieve results. To be able to attract, recruitity and the emergence of Artificial Intelligence, busi- and retain staff, Human Resources module will giveness is imperative in everything we do as a society. you the tools and techniques to maximize the employeeAt DGHE we will provide you with the fundamentals contribution and how to use HR methods to gain com-of business. You will learn about designing organi- petitive advantage and much more.sational strategies, recruiting human resources thatbring competitive value to your organisation, creat-ing an effective marketing plan to attract customers,and assessing the financial value of your business. 1401 The HND in Business is a relevant vocational In year 2, you will gain an understanding of how 03 course, that is delivered over two years, and that management information and decision-making are includes a broad range of relevant management enhanced by the application of statistical methods. areas that are primal areas of concern to sen- Moreover, discover the influence culture, politics ior management in the private, public and NGO and power have on the behaviour of others in an sector, across a range of industries. The HND organisational context. A broad understanding of the is recognised as the equivalent to the first two consumer’sdecision-making processes, from needs years of a UK degree. HND graduates will there- recognition through research, the evaluation of alterna- fore gain entry into the third and final year at a tives, purchase and post-purchase evaluation. university and be able to work toward obtaining a BA Honours Degree in only one further year of study. 2 DGHE - BTEC HND Business

Course ContentThe BTEC Higher Nationals in Business have been developed to focus on Providing educationand training for a range of careers in business such as administration, personnel, marketing, finance, law, purchasing and management.YEAR 1 CREDITS YEAR 2 CREDITSBusiness and the Business Environment 15 Organisational Behaviour 15 Buisiness Strattegy 15Marketing Essentials 15 Pitching and Negotiation Skills 15 Satistics for Management 15Innovation and Commercialisation 15 Consumer Behaviour and Insight 15 Sales Management 15Human Resource Management 15 Research Project (Pearson-set assessment) 30Entrpreneurship and Small Business Management 15Management and Operations 15Management Accounting 15Managing a Successful Business Project 15To gain the HND each module must be successfully completed. Assessment is by a combination of coursework, assignments, projects or an examination. All assessments are externally verified by Pearson. Most units on the BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) level courses are worth 15 UK credits. Students will be expected to commit at least 150 notional hours towards completing the learning outcomes perunit. This usually consists of a combination of around 60% direct teaching time and around 40% independent study time (e.g. preparations forresearch and assessments, background reading, etc.) DGHE - BTEC HND Buisiness 3

Intakes and Fees Study ModeSeptember | January | April Full Time - DaytimeDuration: 2 Years Full Time - Evening 2 days a weekCourse Fees:Tuition: £6,000 (per year)Registration & Exam fees:£250 (in Year 1) | £100 (in Year 2)Student Loans availableMeet Our Business TeamOur Business teaching team is highly qualified and has extensive professional experience, which is conveyed in a small classroom environment with a vocational approach to teaching guided by underpinning theories while developing key skills for future employment;Andreia Areal Juan Zuliani Tahsin Ozalan Lecturer LecturerProgramme ManagerProf. Wilson Ozuem Prof. Bruce Sheppy Vera Koubkova Lecturer Lecturer LecturerGuest Lecturer, Field Trips and Careers WeeksDghe regularly arranges field trips to exhibitions and events. A programme of guest lecturers from universities, the Royal College of Nursing etc is very popular. An annual careers event with representation from employers, recruitment agen- cies, CV support etc, is conducted twice a year. 4 DGHE - BTEC HND Business

Student TestimonialsStudents recommend DGC because of the quality of its teaching for which it enjoys a global reputation. Small classsizes and individual attention, combined with almost 40 years of experience enable us to help our students to gain thequalifications needed to maximise their higher education and career prospects.The Higher Education Centre at DavidGame College (DGHE) extends provision to a level equivalent to the early stages of undergraduate studies at univer-sity and its courses (BTEC HNDs) therefore are suited to students who have completed their secondary education orthe more mature applicant with work experience.S Simeon Alvas J Jana Al-Derhalli S Elizabeta Muravyev“David Game Higher Edu- “There is something special “DGHE is the best place cation establishment is a about DGHE. It is not just for any student to be. lotmore than a college, it is a higher education college. After 2 years, excellenta place that can change your There is much more behind: achievements...A big thanklife, and it is a place where friendly atmosphere, the sea you goes to the amazingyou get prepared to tackle of knowledge, access to the teachers who helped me tothe challenges of the contem- most professional lecturers become the individual I amporary business professional and a huge support in every- today and believed in me atworld. Ad student, I used thing by the administration. I the time when I didn’t. Greatto get all the support that I would definitely recommend motivation, great support, withneeded not only academic but as the best place to work. (Ac- the biggest passion for educa-also every aspect of students’ cording to the recent survey).life. I will always consider the And definitely the best place to S ‘‘tion! Will be missedacademic and administration ilvija Kavoliute - Buis-staff at David Game HE as J ‘‘study. ness Student (2013-part of my family. Because this ulia Spencer - Business 2015)is what you get here – High- Student (2016-2017)level education plus friends forlife. imeon Alvas - BusinessS ‘‘Student (2013-2015) DGHE - BTEC HND Business 5

FacilitiesDGHE is housed in David Game College, 31-35 Jewry Street, EC3 and is a short walk from Aldgate and Tower Hilltube stations. In 2016/17 the premises underwent a major multi-million pound refurbishment and the Centre nowbenefits from a modern, well resourced, comfortable, state-of-the-art learning environment. All classrooms areequipped with audio-visual equipment and comfortable seating with WiFi access available throughout the building.There is a learning resources centre, IT suite, tutorial rooms, 200 seat auditorium, break-out area and café servinghot and cold food and beverages. Students also benefit from an extensive range of online study materials avail-able through the college’s virtual learning environment. 6 DGHE - BTEC HND Business

Entry RequirementsUK and EU studentsCandidates will need one of the following:A ‘A’ level standard or overseas equivalentB Mature students (21+) with at least 2 years of relevant experience and level 2 or equivalent.C Other UK level 3 qualifications (e.g. Foundation Di- ploma, Access to HE Certificate, a BTEC National, Ad- vanced GNVQ or AVCE) or equivalent.D International students: The BTEC Higher National qualifications are accredited on the RQF for learners aged 18 years and over DGHE - BTEC HND Business 7

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David Game College:DGHE, 32 - 35 Jewry Street London EC3N 2ET Telephone: 020 3220 0347 Web: www.dghe.ac.uk Email: [email protected] DGHE - BTEC HND Business 9