Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management

COURSE OVERVIEW

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is designed to equip learners with the knowledge and practical skills required to start, manage, and grow a business. The course focuses on innovation, business planning, financial management, and strategic decision-making in entrepreneurial contexts.
It prepares students for progression to the final year of a UK undergraduate degree or for launching and managing their own business ventures.

Units

1. Organisational Behaviour Management
2. Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
3. Launching a New Venture
4. Managing and Running a Small Business
5. Business Strategy
6. Planning Social Media Campaigns
7. Research Project

Entry Requirements

• Level 4 Qualification such as Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business or equivalent.
• Relevant Work Experience in entrepreneurship, business, or management may also be considered.
• Academic Qualifications such as A-Levels, International Baccalaureate (IB), or equivalent vocational qualifications.

Equivalences

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship or Business, recognized worldwide for further academic study or career advancement in business and entrepreneurship.

Qualification Structure

This qualification consists of 120 credits at Level 5. Learners must complete both mandatory and optional units to complete the qualification.

Duration and Delivery

• Duration: Typically completed in one academic year (1200 hours).
• Delivery: Available in Face-to-Face, Distance Learning, and Hybrid modes.

Assessment and Verification

• Assessment Methods: Includes assignments, case studies, projects, and exams that assess both theoretical understanding and practical application in entrepreneurship.
• Internal Verification: Internal checks to ensure assessment quality and consistency.
• External Verification: Pearson conducts external quality assurance to uphold academic standards across all exam sessions.

Progression

Upon successful completion, learners can progress to:

• Final Year (Level 6) of a UK Bachelor’s Degree in Entrepreneurship, Business, or related fields.
• Entrepreneurship or Small Business Management Roles, including selfemployment or working within small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

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