Awarding body: Edexcel

Edexcel is the leading provider of internationally recognised qualifications. It is a QCF (Qualifications and Credit Framework) and UK government recognised awarding body. Whitechapel College is an accredited centre for the Edexcel in respect of this course.
About the course:
The course is a UK Government’s Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF) Level 5 and 240-credit qualification. This course has been designed to meet both students’ needs and those of employers in all sectors and specialisms, ensuring that the students acquire transferable professional skills and achieve tangible recognition of their studies.
This course also will develop, enhance and recognise students’ ability to maximise their professional development and prepare them for promotion.
Who is it for ?
This course is for those who wish to develop their skills and/or wish to progress to the final year of a three-year university degree in business or management studies such as BA (Hons) in Business Studies or BA (Hons) in Business Management.  
The qualification is also for those who wish to change career or move into employment in management following a career break.

Duration:
Two years by distance learning (a full time student may be able to finish the course earlier)
Entrance requirements:
Either BTEC Certificate
Or relevant work experience at an appropriate level
Or GCE A Levels / NVQ Level 4
Or equivalent international qualifications
Course Structure:
Students are required to complete eight compulsory units plus optional units that provide for a combined total of 240 Credits.
Compulsory Units:

Unit No	Unit Name	Credit
1	Business Environment	15
2	Managing Financial Resources and Decisions	15
3	Organisations and Behaviour	15
4	Marketing Principles	15
5	Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business	15
6	Business Decision Making	15
7	Business Strategy	15
8	Research Project	20

General Optional Units (choose a minimum of 115 Credits)
(The College may select the units due to availability of lecturer)

Unit No	Unit Name	Credit
29	The Internet and E-Business	15
30	Internet Marketing	15
32	Quality Management in Business	15
33	Small Business Enterprise	15
34	Operations Management in Business	15
35	European Business	15
37	Company Law	15
39	Financial Investment Opportunities	15
43	Administrative Services	15
45	Business Ethics	15
47	Employability Skills	15
48	Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation	20
49	Work-based Experience	15

For the complete specification of the units, please click here.

Commencement date:
Distance Learning students may start the course at any time. However, a full-time or a part-time course starts in January, May and September every year.

Tuition and study

Distance learning students are supported by means of email, video conference and/or sometimes by tutorial by appointment 
Full time course is taught by formal lectures, directed study and tutorials. Classes are provided for 15 hours a week on three days between 10.00am and 5.00pm.
Part-time classes take place on Monday and / or Tuesday between 6.00pm and 9.00pm. Part time weekend classes are available only on Saturday between 2.00pm and 5.00pm. Part-time students must mention on the application form their preference of attendance 

Assessment / Examination

Oral Examinations / Portfolio of evidence. There is no formal examination on this course. Students have to submit assignments of their work liaising with the course co-ordinator.