Programme Title: HND Business (Pathways) HNC Business Specialist Pathway Modules HND Business Marketing Law Finance Business Environment Enterprise Organisations and Behaviour Marketing Managing Fin. Res. and Decisions Organisational Information Systems Common Law I International Business Business Strategy Research Project Business Decision Making Business Skills for E commerce Marketing Intelligence Marketing Planning Advertising and Promotion Sales, Planning and Operations English Legal System Business Law Common Law II European Law Management Accounting, costing and Budgeting Financial Reporting Financial Systems and Auditing Taxation Programme Learning outcomes Knowledge and Understanding: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14
Programme Title: HND Business (Pathways) Specialist Pathway Modules Digital Business Retail Management Human Resources Management Emerging Technologies E-Retail Human Computer Interaction It Systems Analysis and Design The retail Environment Buying E Retail Visual Merchandising Management Human Resources Management Managing Human Resources Human Resource Development Employee Relations Programme Learning outcomes Knowledge and Understanding: A1 A2 A3 A4 A5 A6 A7 A8 A9 A10 A11 A12 A13 A14 A15 A16 A17 A18 A19 A20 A21 A22 A23 A24 A25 A26 Intellectual Skills: B1 B2
Ability to present structured coherent arguments Numeracy and quantitative skills Business Strategy & KBC 501 Business Strategy Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the process of strategic planning 2 Be able to formulate a new strategy 3 Understand approaches to strategy evaluation 4 Understand how to implement a chosen strategy. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit. The Learning outcomes for all the LOs are more specific and varied than the Edexcel/Pearson Unit. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Analyse how the business environment is considered in strategy formulation 2 Understand the process of strategic planning 3 Examine approaches to strategy evaluation and selection 4 Analyse how strategy implementation is realised. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied An understanding of the limits of their knowledge and how this influences analysis and interpretations based on that knowledge Ability to use established techniques to undertake critical analysis and propose solutions to problems Research Project & KBC 502 Research Project Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand how to formulate a research specification 2 Be able to implement the research project within agreed procedures and to specification 3 Be able to evaluate the research outcomes 4 Be able to present the research outcomes. The Unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel/Pearson Unit. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Prepare a research proposal relating to a specified area of business 2 Conduct research using primary and secondary sources of information 3 Carry out the research project into a specified area of business
Explore the significance of international trade and the European dimension for UK businesses. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Ability to present structured coherent arguments Ability to work and study independently and utilise resources effectively Effective self-management skills Managing Finances and Resources & KBC 301 Managing Financial Resources and Decisions Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the sources of finance available to a business 2 Understand the implications of finance as a resource within a business 3 Be able to make financial decisions based on financial information 4 Be able to evaluate the financial performance of a business. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Explore the sources of finance available to a business 2 Analyse the implications of finance as a resource within a business 3 Make financial decisions based on financial information 4 Analyse and evaluate the financial performance of a business. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: 1 Explore the sources of finance available to a business 2 Analyse the implications of finance as a resource within a business 3 Make financial decisions based on financial information 4 Analyse and evaluate the financial performance of a business. Organisations and Behaviour & KBC 302 Organisations and Behaviour Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the relationship between organisational structure and culture 2 Understand different approaches to management and leadership 3 Understand ways of using motivational theories in organisations 4 Understand mechanisms for developing effective teamwork in organisations. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: Explore organisational structure and culture Examine different approaches to management and leadership and theories of organisation
4 Be able to apply the principles of liability in negligence in business situations. liability “aspects of tort; tortious liability and business operations; advantages of using tortious, as opposed to contractual, remedies” which is directly related to “principles of liability”. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: Understand the essential elements of a valid and legally binding contract and its role in a business context Explore the significance of specific terms in a business contract Examine the role of the Law of Tort in business activities assessing particular forms of tortious liability Understand and apply the elements of the Tort of Negligence. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Critical thinking skills Ability to identify and knowledge of, underlying concepts and principles Ability to present structured coherent arguments Business Decision Making & KBC 500 Business Decision Making Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Be able to use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary 2 Understand a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes 3 Be able to produce information in appropriate formats for decision making in an organisational context 4 Be able to use software-generated information to make decisions in an organisation. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary 2 Apply a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes 3 Produce information in appropriate formats for decision making in an organisational context 4 Use software-generated information to make decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels in an organisation. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied
Ability to identify and knowledge of, underlying concepts and principles Marketing Principles & KBC 300 Marketing Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the concept and process of marketing 2 Be able to use the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning 3 Understand the individual elements of the extended marketing mix 4 Be able to use the marketing mix in different contexts. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit. The Learning outcomes for 3 and 4 are more specific and varied than the Edexcel/Pearson Unit. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Investigate the concept and process of marketing 2 Explore the concepts of segmentation, targeting and positioning 3 Identify and analyse the individual elements of the extended marketing mix 4 Apply the extended marketing mix to different marketing segments and contexts. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Ability to identify and knowledge of, underlying concepts and principles Ability to evaluate and interpret underlying concepts and principles Ability to communicate the results of their study/work accurately and reliably Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business & KBC 304 Common Law 1 Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the essential elements of a valid contract in a business context 2 Be able to apply the elements of a contract in business situations 3 Understand principles of liability in negligence in business activities 4 Be able to apply the principles of liability in negligence in business situations. The outcomes as the title suggest are slightly different from the Edexcel/Pearson outcomes. However the content although explained differently is the same. In LO2 Specific terms and elements of a contract are identical. LO3 contains different definitions of employers liability “aspects of tort; tortious liability and business operations; advantages of using tortious, as opposed to contractual, remedies” which is directly related to “principles of liability”. Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: Understand the essential elements of a valid and legally binding contract and its role in a business context Explore the significance of specific terms in a business contract
Examine the role of the Law of Tort in business activities assessing particular forms of tortious liability Understand and apply the elements of the Tort of Negligence. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Critical thinking skills Ability to identify and knowledge of, underlying concepts and principles Ability to present structured coherent arguments Business Decision Making & KBC 500 Business Decision Making Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Be able to use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary 2 Understand a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes 3 Be able to produce information in appropriate formats for decision making in an organisational context 4 Be able to use software-generated information to make decisions in an organisation. This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit Subject Specific Learning Outcomes A learner must: 1 Use a variety of sources for the collection of data, both primary and secondary 2 Apply a range of techniques to analyse data effectively for business purposes 3 Produce information in appropriate formats for decision making in an organisational context 4 Use software-generated information to make decisions at operational, tactical and strategic levels in an organisation. Generic Learning Outcomes Following this module a learner will develop the: Ability to apply underlying concepts and principles outside the context in which they were first studied Ability to communicate the results of their study/work to a variety of audiences Ability to present structured coherent arguments Numeracy and quantitative skills Business Strategy & KBC 501 Business Strategy Learning Outcomes Where covered in the Programme 1 Understand the process of strategic planning 2 Be able to formulate a new strategy This unit covers exactly the same ground as the Edexcel Pearson unit. The Learning