Business

Do you want to learn the latest business skills that employers are looking for now, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future? Our HND Business course launches your business career by providing you with the skills and expertise which are both current and highly marketable. It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study. As a student of Chichester College, you will have access to all of our services, which includes study support, the Students' Union, nurseries and our library's online resources. You will be taught in a nurturing environment with lots of expert support from our experienced and industry qualified tutors. The course has a broad business base, such that each unit will be distinct. Teaching and Learning therefore follows a varied pattern. Learning is accomplished by: · Lectures & Seminars · Speakers & visits They will teach you through a blend of lectures, guest speakers, seminars, case studies as well as individual and group work. Application of theory and models to real and fictional case studies to analyse problems and make recommendations; Individual, Paired and Group work ; Design, Role Play and Experiential Learning with Presentations to Business Clients who feedback on students’ plans and recommendations. Special features of this programme include progression onto a final top-up year and achieve a full degree; Opportunity to tailor your HND through optional units; Small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed. You will complete a Research Project and study a range of modules including; Organisational Behaviour, Financial Management, Statistics for Management, Developing Individuals, teams and organisations, Digital marketing, Business Strategy, Marketing Processes and Planning, HRM, Leadership and Management, Accounting Principles, Managing a successful Business Project, Business Law, Business Data and Numerical Skills. At the end of the course you will have the opportunity to celebrate your achievement with a full graduation ceremony at Chichester Cathedral.

UCAS Tariff - 80 - 96 points
All students complete an Interview. A typical offer of either a combination a Level 3 Diploma with Merit in Business and GCE A’Level OR an Extended Diploma in Business Studies at overall Merit. Relevant industry experience will be considered at interview.

International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 32 points
Students must have their primary subject related to this course

GCSE/National 4/National 5 - GCSE at grades C/4 and above are required in English Language and Mathematics
A level - CC
A typical offer would be a combination of GCE A levels, including Business Studies. Relevant industry experience will be considered at interview.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
A typical offer of an Extended Diploma of an overall Merit grade in Business Studies. Relevant industry experience will be considered at interview.

Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
A typical offer of Access Diploma in Business Studies. Relevant industry experience will be considered at interview.

Scottish Higher - CCDDDD
A typical offer would be a combination of subjects, including Business Studies. Relevant industry experience will be considered at interview.

IELTS (Academic): 6
No factor below 5.5. For those resident in the UK who have suitable work experience, a college English test is available to show competency in English.