Level 4 BTEC HNC in Business in Westminster. Classes run at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, full-time during the day. Entry requirements are assessed individually, so you don't need to meet a fixed set of criteria to apply. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC HNC in Business qualification covers core business principles including management, finance, marketing, and organisational behaviour. The course runs over 32 weeks. It sits at Level 4, the same level as the first year of a university degree, and is a well-established route into business and management roles.
Who this course is for
Adults Only
Entry requirements
Entry Requirements will be assessed on an individual basis
What you will learn
You'll study core business management principles and how organisations operate.
You'll explore marketing concepts and how businesses reach their customers.
You'll examine financial planning, budgeting, and business performance.
You'll analyse organisational behaviour and how people work within businesses.
You'll develop research and analytical skills applied to real business contexts.
You'll build an understanding of business strategy and decision-making.
You'll practise professional communication skills used in business environments.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at City of Westminster College Paddington Green, with a mix of taught sessions, group work, and independent study. Assessment is through assignments and project work rather than traditional exams. This is standard for Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications at this level. You'll build a portfolio of work across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. City of Westminster College Paddington Green will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Business administrator, supporting day-to-day operations in an organisation
Marketing assistant, helping plan and deliver marketing campaigns
HR assistant, supporting recruitment and people management processes
Office manager, overseeing administrative functions in a business
Sales executive, managing client relationships and hitting sales targets
Operations coordinator, keeping business processes running smoothly
Account manager, handling client accounts and business development
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (Level 5): the natural next step, taking you to the equivalent of a full foundation degree in business.
BA (Hons) Business Management (Level 6): many universities accept the HNC as entry to the second year of a business degree, shortening your route to a full honours degree.
Chartered Management Institute (CMI) qualifications: professional management qualifications that complement a business career at supervisory or management level.
