ICON College of Technology and Management has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BTEC (Business Technology Engineering Council) Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist programme with a strong work-related emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree. This HND in Business is ideal for those who wish to study at the undergraduate level to become better managers. Successful completion of HND allows students direct entry to top up honours degree at many UK universities
Modules
This course consists of 15 units (8 core units + 7 optional units) including a Project. There are 60 learning hours for each unit and 120 learning hours for the Project. Unit List Unit No Level 4 Units (Eight Units, 120 Credit Value) Unit Unit Credit 1 Business and the Business Environment Core 15 2 Marketing Essentials Core 15 3 Human Resource Management Core 15 4 Management and Operations Core 15 5 Management Accounting Core 15 6 Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson- set) Core 15 7 Innovation and Commercialisation Optional 15 8 Entrepreneurship and Small Business Optional 15 Unit No Level 5 Units (Seven Units, 120 Credit Value) Unit Unit Credit 11 Research Project (Pearson-set) Core 30 12 Organisational Behaviour Core 15 17 Understanding and Leading Change Optional 15 32 Business Strategy Optional 15 35 Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations Optional 15 40 International Marketing Optional 15 41 Brand Management Optional 15 Note: All units in the above table are subject to change as and when required by the College without prior notice.
Assessment method
The College recognises that its Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is fundamental to achieving the aims set out in its Mission Statement and to satisfy expectations contained in appropriate indicators in Chapter B3, B4 and B6 of the UK Quality Code for the Assurance of Academic Quality and Standards in Higher Education. The aims of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is to achieve the following: To widen participation from students who are mature, from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities, and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds To educate students who are motivated and self-directed critical thinkers, capable of independent enquiry To provide students with both sound academic knowledge and vocational expertise To foster independent and collaborative learning among students and to encourage lifelong learning leading to enhancing their career potentials To develop and implement approaches to feedback and assessment that maximise learning and student outcomes.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
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Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HNC
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - D
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher - CD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A candidate must have either: A minimum of two completed A-Levels with grades D and above or A level 3 qualification with minimum 60 credits or An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution or 4 GCSEs with grades D and above and 3 Years’ Experience or A level 2 qualifications with minimum 30 credits and 3 years relevant work experience or Substantial work experience related to the field of proposed study and, Where applicants do not have a formal qualification to demonstrate capability in English equivalent to CEFR level B2 e.g. IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing), PTE 51 or equivalent, they will be required to undertake the College's written English Language test before an offer of a place on a course is made. Judgement of their capability in spoken English will be assessed by the Admission Tutors at the interview. Suitable alternative arrangements to written tests will be made where a student declares a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term health condition on their application form, e.g, oral questioning, amanuensis, etc. and, Demonstrate a Commitment to Study and a reasonable expectation of success on the Course International qualifications at the appropriate level will also be accepted. The College will use UK NARIC to determine the equivalence of any international qualifications.
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
ICON College of Technology and Management
Unit 21-22
1-13 Adler Street
Tower Hamlets
London
E1 1EG