Level 4 courses come in the form of 1st year of a bachelor's programme or HNC (Higher National Certificate). Depending on the type of associate degree a student may be able to start their 2nd year of bachelor's (The course must be the same as the one they are applying for)

Level 4

Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business

● Requires at least 120 credits = 8 units, each with a value of 15 credits.

● 6 core units and 2 optional units.

● Total qualification time = 1,200 hours.

● Total guided learning hours = 480 hours.

 Units at Level 4

Core Unit Mandatory - Unit credit (15 each unit)

1. Business and the Business Environment 
2. Marketing Processes and Planning
3. Human Resource Management
   
4. Leadership and Management
5. Accounting Principles 
6. Managing a Successful Business Project 

Plus 30 credits from the level 4 optional units. - Optional Units ( 15 credits each optional unit): 

• Business Law
• Innovation and Commercialization 
• Entrepreneurial Ventures 
• Business Data and Numerical Skills
• Executive Recruitment Solutions 
• Managing the Customer Experience
• Work Experience
  

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers the equivalent of the first year of a bachelor's program or an HND. Here are some key details about the program:

• The Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business ( Level 4) is a qualification that provides students with foundational knowledge and skills in various aspects of business. Here is an outline of the course structure for the Higher National Certificate in Business

Units
The Contemporary Business Environment

Marketing Processes and Planning

Management of Human Resources

Leadership and Management

Accounting Principles

Managing a Successful Business Project 

Recording financial transactions 

Operational Planning and management

The Higher National Certificate in Business serves as a foundation for further education or employment opportunities in the business sector. It provides students with essential knowledge and skills necessary to pursue higher-level qualifications or entry-level positions in various business-related roles.By successfully completing the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business, students will have acquired essential knowledge and skills necessary for pursuing higher education or entering the business workforce.

Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business is equivalent to the second year of a bachelor's program or an HND. Here are the key details about the program:

• The Level 5 HND in Business provides students with a comprehensive understanding of the business field and the opportunity to specialize in specific areas of interest. It equips students with the necessary skills, knowledge, and understanding to succeed in the business industry.

Units

Research Project (Pearson Set)

Organisational Behaviour Management

Resource and Talent Planning

Employee Relations

Strategic Human Resource Management

Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations

Human resources – Value and Contribution to Organisation Success

Progression to Higher Education and Employment

Upon successful completion of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business, students have various options for progression. They can choose to continue their education at esteemed universities such as the University of Hertfordshire, Buckinghamshire New University, Teesside University, University of Sunderland, Buckinghamshire New University, University of Huddersfield, London Metropolitan University, Oxford Brookes University, University of Gloucestershire, University of Worcester, University of South Wales, or Cambridge University.

Alternatively, students may opt to continue their studies at Prime Technical Institute and complete their Degree Top-Up program at Level 6. This program offers further academic and professional advancement opportunities within the business sector.