HNC Business and Management

Attendance

Part-time

Part-time – typically 18 months
Starts September and January

At a glance

About this course

This course is designed for people wanting to return to study, or those who want to achieve qualifications while gaining valuable experience in the workplace.

The HNC lasts for 18 months (three semesters). You study two modules each semester covering business, management and finance-related subjects.

We offer classes in three hour blocks on Tuesday and Wednesday evening, or on Wednesday afternoon and evening. You normally need to attend two classes a week each semester for six hours a week.

HNCs are higher education awards licensed to Sheffield Hallam University by the national educational foundation EDEXCEL. We have more than 20 years of experience in teaching these nationally recognised qualifications.

After successfully completing your HNC you can progress to the part-time BA (Honours) in Business and Management.

Associated careers

The course prepares you for a range of careers in business, finance, and management. These include areas such as • marketing • human resources • accounting • administration • banking • the legal profession • local government.

Previous graduates have found employment at companies and organisations such as • Sheffield City Council • Derbyshire Police Authority • Westland Helicopters • Tyco Healthcare • Royal College of Nursing.

Course content

Modules

• business information analysis • economic environment • international business • introduction to finance and accounting • introduction to management • customers and service delivery

Each module is worth 20 credits at the level studied.

Assessment

• coursework

Entry requirements

The course starts in September and January.

You normally need GCSE mathematics and English language or equivalent, plus one of the following

• 140 points from at least one six unit GCE/VCE A level or BTEC National qualifications. We accept general studies.

• pre-2002 A levels – 10 points

• GNVQ at advanced/level 3 in a relevant subject

If English is not your first language you need an IELTS score of 6.0 or above, with a minimum score of 5.0 in each skill.

There may be some flexibility in entry requirements provided you have other relevant learning or experience. This may be formally accredited learning (where you have certificates to indicate the learning that has taken place and associated achievement) which is not covered in the above admissions requirements, experiential learning (learning which has taken place in contexts such as paid work, voluntary work, self employment, or through other aspects of life experience), or a combination of the two.

We look for evidence of experiential learning through such things as job descriptions, references, reflective personal statements, and interviews with course leaders and admissions tutors. Having reviewed the evidence we will make a judgement as to whether you will benefit from and are likely to complete the course successfully.

Fees

Home and EU students

2013/14 academic year

Typically £5,355 for the course including the BTEC registration fee

How to apply

Complete the application form available at www.shu.ac.uk/study/form

Contact details

For more information contact Sheffield Business School, Sheffield Hallam University, Stoddart Building, City Campus, Sheffield S1 1WB. Phone +44 (0)114 225 2820, fax +44 (0)114 225 5268, e-mail sbs@shu.ac.uk