Williams College
UK and EU Students

Higher National Diploma in Business (Accounting)

BTEC Level 5 (QCF)

Student Loans available for eligible UK and EU students

This two year full-time course leads to a qualification in Accounting and Finance. Students who succeed in obtaining this qualification can either seek employment in the industry or, subject to reaching the required English language proficiency requirements, may progress to a 'Top Up' BA (Hons) Accounting & Financial Management.

Course Structure
First Year

Semester 1
- Business Environment
- Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
- Organisations and Behaviour
- Marketing Principles

Semester 2
- Business Decision Making
- Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting
- Business Strategy
- Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results

Second Year

Semester 1
- Financial Systems and Auditing
- Personal and Professional Development
- Research Project
- Working with and Leading People

Semester 2
- Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information
- Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
- Taxation
- Financial Audit and Reporting


Assessment Method

A combination of assignments, case study reviews, planning exercise and examinations.

Entry Requirements

Must be at least 18 years of age.
Two GCE A Levels pass or GCSE plus 2 years work experience
Minimum English Language Proficiency B1 (IELTS or equivalent 4.0 in all parts of the exam)

Awarding Body

Edexcel

Key Information

Hours per week: 18 - 22.5
Time: Various
Start: Jan / Feb, April, May / June, Sept / Oct
Study Options: Full-time
Duration: 2 Years
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Email: info@williamscollege.co.uk

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Note: Fee includes course material and first attempt of all the assessments. All assessment re-sits will require an additional fee of £75/- per module.
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