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Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business

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    AY 25/26: £9,535
  • * Price per academic year. A registration fee of £278.00 applies.

Course Overview

Our one-year Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business course helps you prepare for a rewarding career, covering all the critical knowledge, understanding and practical skills required to work, progress and succeed in the business world.

Through case studies, engaging projects and group work, you will encounter the real-world business situations faced by today’s managers. Learners will build up knowledge through core modules while developing specialist skills through optional units.

This Level 4 programme is ideal for anyone looking to take their first steps into higher education, with a hands-on approach, before going on to further study.

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Why study this course?

  • Develop a solid understanding of essential business management principles and practices.
  • Get personalised attention from experienced academics and friendly staff.
  • Study in modern campuses with multiple lecture rooms, a library and computer suites.
  • The Contemporary Business Environment (core unit)
  • Marketing Processes and Planning (core unit)
  • Management of Human Resources (core unit)
  • Leadership and Management (core unit)
  • Accounting Principles (core unit)
  • Managing a Successful Business Project (core unit)
  • Innovation and Commercialisation (optional unit)
  • Entrepreneurial Ventures (optional unit)

Career progression

The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business provides a solid foundation in key business principles and practices, preparing learners to progress to the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business.

Entry Requirements

GCSE passes at grades A to C including English Language, and either a minimum of one A Level at grades ‘A’ to ‘E’, or a BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution.

  • GCSE passes at grades ‘A to C’ including English Language, and either a minimum of one A Level at grades ‘A’ to ‘E’, or a BTEC Level 3 Certificate or Diploma, or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution; or
  • College-recognised certificated learning equivalent to the above. Where possible Regent College London uses the NARIC database to determine equivalents to GCSE and A level qualifications; or
  • Normally, two or more years of work experience at a managerial/supervisory/admin level relevant to the programme applied for. This must be evidenced via a personal statement, work experience form and successful interview, and supported by employment reference(s) indicating the duration of employment and the role.

You may be eligible to join an HND programme if you have previous learning that satisfies the learning outcomes and assessment criteria for the course you are interested in, normally with 90 credits (subject to syllabus studied previously). It is your responsibility to demonstrate this with objective evidence.

If you didn’t study GCSEs, or don’t have the required grade in English Language, please contact us for details of other acceptable qualifications.

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The School of Business

  • Kashif Khan, Dean of School of Business
    Our expert business lecturers are dedicated to delivering an enriching learning experience. They will support you throughout your studies, helping you develop the skills needed for a successful career in business.
    Meet the teaching team

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business

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