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e-Learning BTEC (HND) in Business Studies
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About the course
Credit Value
240 UCAS Points, contributing to the Higher Education (HE) Diploma
Entry Requirements
All students must be 17 years of age and above. Students should have completed a Level 3 Diploma or A level standard course (or equivalent) before the Level 5 qualification.
Study Hours
Approximately 60 hours per unit
Assessment Method
16 tutor marked assessments
Award
BTEC (HND) in Business Studies
Unit 1: Using information, communication and technology ICT in the study of
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
This unit aims to raise learner awareness of the different types of ICT skills, and provide the opportunity for them to develop these skills commensurate with H4 and H5 study. The course is delivered via distance learning with no face to face contact between tutors and students, therefore understanding appropriate research techniques, portfolio skills and self-reflection is important in terms of independent study at this level as well as facilitating a positive learning experience
Students are encouraged to conduct independent research related to the Business Studies Applications using ICT skills, so that they can begin to compile their own resource list and also prepare themselves for further and more complex activities later in the course
Unit content
1 Applications of ICT in Business Studies Applications
Information, communication and technology (ICT) comprises core skills for learning.
Utilisation of methods , tools and strategies of ICT to establish and maintain a sound working relationship with tutors and the college.
Development of ICT skills in order to communicate effectively and maximise study progression.
2 ePortfolio constructs
Setting up an ePortfolio for use during the lifetime of the course for storage of files including coursework, self-assessment activities, independent research notes and reflective journals.
The ePortfolio may be requested from time to time by tutors and moderators. Learners will be asked at various points in the course to upload files for this purpose.
A structured system of unique information but once completed can be used as a resource for continuing professional development (CPD), and a body of revision for future studies.
3 Independent web based research
Independent research to equip students with confidence to source and evaluate information relevant to the core course topics within Business Studies Applications
Develop tools and strategies with which to begin to undertake independent research and integrate this into coursework activities, for example suggesting ways to read research articles and assimilate types of information from these.
4 Principles of self-assessment and reflective writing
The development of knowledge and understanding through writing skills for communicating ideas and arguments to tutors and other readers of written work.
Reviews of writing skills
Reflective writing skills and practice
Promotion of pro-active implementation of skills enhancement through tutor feedback and self-assessment
Unit 2: Financial planning in business
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to give learners an opportunity to study the principles and practices of financial planning within business application. Financial planning underpins business ethos and practice, therefore learners are encouraged to develop knowledge and understanding of the core processes presented in the unit and to engage in independent research in order to expand analytical skills
Unit content
1 Cost and profit
Output and input
Assessing and monitoring cost and profit
Fixed, variable and semi-variable cost and profit
Case study examples
Processes for increasing revenue
2 Break even analysis
Overview and formulae
Margins of safety
Concepts of contribution
Case study examples
Strengths and weaknesses of the analysis and application
3 Cash flow forecasting
Construction of cash flow forecasts
Examples
Opening balances, cash inflows and outflows, net cash flow
Closing balances
Using cash flow forecasting as a business planning tool
Case study examples
4 Budgeting
Definition and examples
Control of budgets
Delegating responsibility
How budgets are set and managed
Benefits: organisational, motivational
Advantages and disadvantages of budget setting
Assessing start up costs using SMART objectives
Case studies
Unit 3: Structure, risk and enterprise
Level: H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to study how business is structured, its hierarchy, chain of commands and how risk and enterprise are incorporated into productivity and performance. The unit also aims to provide learners with an opportunity to learn about different processes for maintaining organisational structure and thus efficacy of business applications
Unit content
1 Enterprise
Outline of enterprise concepts, processes and incorporation into business applications
Competitor behaviour
Nature of demands in business
Cash flow and unforeseen expenditure relevant to enterprise activities
Control and monitoring
Customer reliance and its impacts
2 Variance analysis
Definition and application with examples
Favourable and adverse variances
Example case studies
3 Trading processes
Overtrading
Fixed and stock assets
Improving cash flow related to risk
Changes in external environments and impacts on trading
Measuring profits related to margins, gains and returns
4 Organisational structure
Hierarchy and chain of command
Responsibilities
Communication within organisations
Span of control
Delegation pathways
The workforces: performance, effectiveness and productivity levels
Unit 4: Job analysis and operational management
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore operational management processes, procedures and practices in business applications. This involves exploration of job analyses, methods of management process and application of operational systems. Recruitment has a specific unit, and although recruitment will be briefly discussed in the context of operational management it will not be covered in detail within this unit
Customer service expectations, monitoring, improvement, market research
Advantages and disadvantages of quality assurance
Case studies
Unit 5: Marketing and the competitive environment
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore marketing processes, principles and practice associated with business applications, and also to consider competitive environments and their impact and influence on business practices
Unit content
1 Principles of marketing
Focus of marketing
Aims and objectives
Business to business marketing
The Marketing Mix (4 ‘P’s)
Mass marketing
Niche marketing
Product development and the product lifecycle
Extension strategies and development
Product portfolio analysis and the Boston Matrix
2 Promotion
Sales promotion aims and objectives, processes and applications
Innovation, location, protectionism, free trade, globalisation and multi-site locations
Critical path analysis jargon, formulae and evaluation
Categorisation of markets and market conditions
Objectives and strategies related to corporate practice, functionality, stakeholder input and SMART process
Case study evaluation
Unit 6: The economy and business
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to study economic practices and processes related to business applications. Learners will be encouraged to engage in independent research of current fiscal policies and European and global influences on business practice and applications related to growth and development
Unit content
1 Principles of economic growth
GDP and GNP
The business cycle: peak or boom, recession, the multiplier effect, slump or trough, recovery and expansion
Economic variables: interest rates, exchange rates, effects of changes
Corporate objectives
Unemployment influences and impacts: frictional, seasonal, structural, cyclical
Inflation: demand pull and cost push
2 The role of government
Injections and withdrawals of financial support
Public sector goods and services
Fiscal policy
Monetary policy
Supply side policies
Disregulation
Privatisation
3 Technical developments
Advances and change
Network management
Production processes
Improvements in communication and collaborative processes in business applications
Intellectual property
Understanding the markets
4 The role of competition
Internal and external growth through mergers and takeovers
Vertical integration, forward integration, backward and vertical integration, horizontal integration
Creation of a conglomerate – historical perspectives and case study evaluation
The role of the Competition Commission
Managing change: strategic decisions, tactical decisions, Porters Five Competitive forces
Corporate planning
Contingency planning
Crisis management
Unit 7: Understanding the layers in business administration
Level H1
Learning Hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore the different layers with business administration and relate practice to application, objectives and organisational structure
Unit content
1 Business personnel
Overview of a range of business personnel, their placement within the layers of business administration and their roles and responsibilities including: PA, office managers, human resources, general administrators and office workers
2 Skills requirements
Overview of each role and the skills requirement to discharge role and responsibility. Discussion relating to ability and qualification related to experience
3 Leadership
Origins of leadership within business administration, and within each layer
Direction and alignment
Relationships and qualities
Empowerment and vision
Mastery
Empathy and values
4 Future roles and responsibilities
Evaluation of key historical leaders and their contributions
Consideration of the future of business administration: attributes, aims and objectives, motivation, global influence, technological advancement, opportunity and personal perceptions and expectations
Unit 8: Leadership: developing visionary concepts
Level H1
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to examine visionary leadership practice related to theoretical concepts and models. This unit follows on from leadership discussions from unit 7 relating to business administration practices and expands the concepts and discussions to explore analytical perspectives and measurable performance strategies within visionary leadership
Unit content
1 Visionary leadership practice
Characteristics of innovators
Repetition, representation and assistance as visionary concepts
Effective decision making, strategic decision making, tactical decision making, operational decision making, multi criteria decision making
Group techniques
Steps in open-ended problem resolution
Self-directed techniques
2 Root cause analysis
Aims and objectives
Defining root cause analysis and its appropriate application
Steps in root cause analysis – causal factor checking, root cause identification, resolution strategies
3 Theories of leadership
Great Man Theory
Management leadership theories
Relationship theories
Process theories
Behavioural theories
Participative theories
Situational theories
Contingency theories
4 Models and approaches
Aims and objectives of approaches and models
Examples
Learning growth perspectives
Business process perspectives
Customer process perspectives
Financial process perspectives
Outsourcing perspectives
Appraisal and strategy development
Investment visions
Planning and control
Reporting and feedback
Unit 9: Business consultancy
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to study the core principles and practices of business consultancy, and explore current trends and evolutionary strategies related to globalisation and the influences of external markets
Unit content
1 Principles of management practice
Aims and objectives
Selection, qualifications and experience related to practice
Research and its relevance to acquisition of skills
3 Evolving business requirements
Managing and planning for change
Strategic development
Change control processes
Proactive and reactive processes
Case study reviews
4 Evaluate trends
Methods
Market changes
Niches
Networking and power networks
Trust and ethics related to client management and trend identification
Quality assurance
Unit 10: The project management perspective
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore the principles, processes and approaches of project management within a range of business applications. Learners are also encouraged to engage in independent research in order to expand understanding and develop transferable knowledge relating to practical management applications
Unit content
1 Principles of project management
Goal and objective setting
Deliverables and agreed timings
Stakeholder planning and procurement processes
Reporting, communication and feedback
Transparency and openness in approach
Responsibility and accountability
Client presentations
2 Problem solving
Techniques and approaches with case study analysis
Defining and prioritising problems
Cause and consequences in problem solving strategy development
Appreciation inquiry
3 Approaches
Task approach, process approach
Streamlining
Cost reduction
Knowledge transfer
Use of psychometrics in approach
Competency analysis – relevance and application
Growth perspectives – relevance and application
Control and reporting strategies
Case study review and analysis
4 Programming
Aims and objectives of programming
Programme design and strategy development
Goals, missions and baselines
Frameworks
Scheduling and estimating
Case study analysis
Unit 11: Resource management
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the opportunity to study resource management, and associated processes, approaches and practices. Learners will also be encouraged to independently research applications within business where resource management skills and practices are important, for example within project management, operational management and related to financial planning
Unit content
1 Resource management
Overview and aims and objectives
Roles within resource management
Applications and uses related to company/business objectives
People, equipment and labour
Materials and products
Using matrices and other resource management tools
Timeline planning
Relevance of resource management to business applications
2 Data collection and analysis
Aims and objectives
Types of data
Methods of collection and analysis (observational, dialogic, documentation, numerical)
Investigative teams in processing
Analysis – paired comparisons, grids, critical incidence etc.
3 Phasing
Rationale and purpose related to business applications and objectives
Structured methods, software packages and spreadsheet approaches
Related workflow planning and problem solving strategy development
Example case study reviews
4 Dissemination and reporting
Differentiation and application of summative and formative
Aims and objectives of reporting and dissemination processes
Routes and relevance (to business application and objectives
Review of case examples)
Unit 12: Research and writing for business
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore the types of research which informs business practice. Learners will also be given the opportunity to study the processes of applying research findings to technical strategies and will also encourage development of individual research skills through studying research proposals, documents and processes. The unit will also provide learners with an opportunity to explore writing skills in business applications and examine a range of formats and approaches
Unit content
1 Aims and objectives
Aims and objectives of business research
Relationship between research topics and business applications
Methods, sampling, data collection and analytical processes
Empiricism in business research
Differentiation between qualitative, quantitative and mixed methodology in business research
Discussion on the relevance and use of business research
Action research in business
Review of case studies and examples
2 Processes, methods and inquiry
Aims and objectives
Research processes related to client/business needs
Rigor, ethics, credibility and validity
Presentation and transparency
Research proposals and structure
3 Technical documentation
Aims and objectives of technical documentation
Applications and how to keep documentation current
Relevance and purpose related to content and business applications
Structure, key wording and inclusions, peer review
Target audiences, efficacy of dissemination
Relationship to business research
4 Report documentation
Aims and objectives
Components and structure
Tone and style
Rigor and validity
Coherence related to intended application and audience
Relationship to business research
Unit 13: Human resource applications
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to study the historical origins of human resource practice and explore applications within business contexts. Learners will also be encouraged to engage in independent research in order to develop understanding of current Human Resource practice in relation to European and International influences and the ‘global’ markets and migration of workers
Unit content
1 Historical origins and development of human resource management (HRM)
Aims and objectives
Historical development and emergence of practices
Public sector development
Patterns of employment and the labour markers
Globalisation
2 Soft HRM
The Harvard Model
Employee influences on practice and business applications
HR resource flow
Rewards systems
Work systems
The four ‘C’s
The Guest Model
The Beer Model
Case study evaluation
Overlap of models and integration of techniques and strategies
3 Hard HRM
The Michegan Model
Missions, aims and objectives
HR systems
HR cycles – performance, development
Financial aspects and implications
Political, economic and social influences
Overlap of models and integration
Case study evaluation
4 European dimension
Historical overview
Aims and objectives
Globalisation
Brewster and Bournois Model
Internalisation
Unit 14: Employment contracts
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to examine employment law related to contracts of employment. As this legislated process forms an important part of business application and process, learners are encouraged to evaluate the case studies and law precedent included in the unit and to engage in independent research in order to review current reforms, changes and practice
Unit content
1 Contract law
Elements of the contract – offer, acceptance, considerations, terms and conditions
Definition of contract terms
Position of minors in contracts
Intention within contracts
Influence of European law
Identification of the Contract of Employment
Case study review
Precedent and legislative directives
Employee status
2 Forms of contract
Acts and legislation
Statements of terms and relationships to forms of contract
Implied and explicit terms
Trade agreements
Case study and precedent review
3 Responsibilities of employers and businesses
Remuneration and hours of work
Provision of work
Working conditions and health and safety
Vicarious liability
Case study review and precedent
4 Termination of contracts
Operation of law
Legislative directives
Mutual agreements between parties
Common law dismissal
Redundancy
Unfair dismissal
Conduct and capabilities
Unit 15: Managing conflicts and motivation in business applications
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore a variety of conflicts within business applications and to examine historical development of legislation and case law which provides frameworks for practice. Examples will centre on discrimination, torts and disputes.
Learners are also encouraged to evaluate case studies included within the unit in order to expand understanding of the dynamics of conflict and remedies applicable. In addition, the unit provides learners with an opportunity to study motivation within business applications and this provides balance to conflict issues as motivational strategies and tools are designed to prevent conflicts within the workplace and provide the workforce as a whole to have individual and collective goals
Unit content
1 The history of discrimination
Pre-legislative history
Post-legislative history
The Universal Declaration of Human Rights, 1948 and its impact
UK legislative sources
European legislative sources
Articles of Treaties
Directives
Shaping of anti-discrimination practices in the workplace
2 Discrimination in the workplace
Differentiation – for example sex discrimination, harassment, disability discrimination, ethnicity, beliefs
Cultural implications in the global market and migration of workers
Perception and interpretation of discrimination
The burden of proof and vicarious liability
Acts and legislation
Case study review
3 Industrial conflict
History of industrial conflict
Trade union development
Corporate bodies
Collective bargaining and its implications
Intimidation and breaches of contracts
Public order issues
Torts arising
Conflict management processes
4 Motivation
Individual and collective strategies
Aims and objectives
Goal setting
Theories relating to motivational approaches and management principles in business applications – content theories, process theories, maslow, Herzberg
Intrinsic and extrinsic rewards
Employer’s role in motivation workforce
Self-motivation
Management motivation
Unit 16: Recruitment and selection processes
Level H2
Learning hours: 60
Unit description
The aim of this unit is to provide learners with an opportunity to explore and evaluate recruitment and selection processes within a range of business applications; and to develop understanding of modern appraisal processes related to workplace performance
Unit content
1 Recruitment
Who recruits and why within large and small businesses
Rational, aims and objectives
Direct and indirect recruitment
Processes and procedures
Phases of recruitment
Formal and informal recruitment
Source of recruitment
2 Selection
Role relevance and business applications
Qualifications, experience and merit
Considerations for selection – criteria
Interview techniques and strategies
Types of interviews
Personality testing/psychometrics
Obtaining references – legal positions, ethics and confidentiality
Role of human resources in large business
Making the appointment
Internal/external appointments
3 Performance appraisal
Definition, aims and objectives
The relevance of performance appraisal in large and small businesses
Who conducts the appraisal, self appraisal/reflection
Managing for the performance cycle
Different forms of appraisal and outcomes/action points
Review strategies
Criticisms of performance appraisals
Positive use of motivation related to performance appraisal
4 Training and development
Individual and collective requirements, aims and objectives – related to type and size of business, applications and structure of organisation
Legal requirements within organisations
Continued professional development provisions and purpose
The development of a learning organisation
Organisational conflict related to training
Self- training
Approaches
Who does the training?
Funding and examples
Technical Requirements
Windows: Windows 98, 2000, XP, Vista, Windows 7 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
OR
Macintosh: Mac OS X, Mac OS 9.2 – Acrobat Reader 4.0 and above
An up to date internet browser such as Internet Explorer, Mozilla Firefox, or Safari.
Internet connection (broadband recommended.)
Cost - Per Person
£ 3500 + VAT
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