Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
A diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management is a program of study
that provides students with the knowledge and skills to start, operate, and manage their
own businesses. It is designed to prepare students for starting their own businesses or
to provide a foundation for further study in the field. Graduates of this program may find
employment in various industries or choose to start their own business ventures.
Overall, a diploma in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management can be an
excellent choice for individuals interested in starting their own businesses or pursuing a
career in small business management or entrepreneurship.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirement:
Grade 12 High school Certificate with Pass Grade or Level 3 Vocational qualification in the relevant field.
English Language Requirement:
Non-native English speakers and who have not carried out their final two years of schooling in English can demonstrate ability at a standard equivalent to:
- PTE Academic 51, or
- IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5)
Study Plan
Study Plan:
- Total guided learning hours = 960 hours
- Total qualification time = 2, 400 hours Requires 240 credits, of which
- 120 credits are at Level 5 (7 units) and 120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units)
- Mix of core, specialist, and optional units, totaling 240 credits
| Year 1 | Year 2 |
|---|---|
| Co: Business and Business Environment | Co: Research Project (Pearson Set) |
| Co: Marketing Processes and Planning | Co: Organizational Behavior |
| Co: Human Resource Management | Sp-EN: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities |
| Co: Leadership and Management | Sp-EN: Launching a New Venture |
| Co: Accounting Principles | Sp-EN: Managing and Running a Small Business |
| Co: Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set) | Op: Sales Management |
| Op: Entrepreneurial Ventures | Op: Business Strategy |
| Op: Operations Management |
Co: Core Unit Mandatory
Op: Optional Unit
Sp-EN: Specialist Unit – Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Op-HR: Optional Unit – Human Resource Management
Progression
Career Opportunities
- Small business owner
- Recruitment manager
- Business consultant
- Marketing manager
- Sales manager
- Operations manager
- Business analyst
- Business development manager