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These qualifications meet the needs of the above rationale by: equipping individuals with knowledge, understanding and skills for success in a range of

administrative and management positions in business providing specialist routes of study which relate to individual professions within the

business world in which learners are working or intend to seek employment enabling progression to an undergraduate degree or further professional qualification in

business or a related area supporting individuals employed or entering employment in the business field developing the individuals ability in the business field through effective use and

combination of the knowledge and skills gained in different parts of the programme developing a range of skills and techniques, personal qualities and attributes essential

for successful performance in working life and thereby enable learners to make animmediate contribution to employment

providing flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies andcareer development in business.

Learners studying for the HNC/HND in Business (Law) will be expected to develop thefollowing skills during the programme of study:

cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis effective problem solving and decision making using appropriate quantitative and

qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems effective communication, oral and in writing, using a range of media widely used in

business e.g. the preparation and presentation of business reports numeric and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation;

the use of models of business problems and phenomena effective use of communication and information technology for business applications effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-

starting, individual initiative and enterprise developing an appropriate learning style self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures,

business and management issues effective performance within a team environment including leadership, team-building,

influencing and project-management skills interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiating, persuading and presentation abilities to conduct research into business and management issues.

12.Programme Outcomes

The programme provides opportunities for students to develop and demonstrate knowledgeand understanding, qualities, skills and other attributes in the following areas. Theprogramme outcomes have references to the subject benchmarking statement for GeneralBusiness and Management 2007 (SB)

Knowledge and Understanding Teaching/learning and assessmentmethods and strategies used to enableoutcomes to be achieved anddemonstrated

A. Knowledge and Understanding of:

1. The marketing process and associatedissues and concepts (SB3.2, 3.5, 3.7).

Teaching and learning:A variety of learning and teaching strategiesincluding lecturers; seminars self directedlearning and problem-based learningscenarios tutorials, individual group

2. Finance as it applies to businesses, e.g.sources, types, costing systems and

financial reporting (SB3.7).


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3. Business organisations, their structureand environment including keymanagement theories and practices,culture, ethics and objectives (SB2.1,2.2).

presentations and projects.

The programme will be fully supported by arange of learner centred activities includingregular face to face contact. The learner willdevelop understanding of the practice,

theories and issues, be able to reflect onthem and apply this knowledge to theirfurther studies.

Assessment:Determined by formal and informalassessment through a combination of writtenand oral methods, including discussions,assignments, presentations and project work.

4. Key business concepts and techniques,such as sustainability, strategic planningand strategy implementation (SB2.2,3.1).

5. Decision making theory applications andtechniques, including proposedsolutions(SB3.1, 3.6).

6. ICT applications to make decisions andsolve business problems (SB3.7)

7. The legal system, procedures and keylegislation (SB3.5, 3.7)

8. The role and processes of selling andsales environment (SB3.5, 3.7).

Skills and Other Attributes

B. Intellectual Skills:

1. Key features of the local, national andEuropean dimensions in which UKbusinesses operate, their significanceand challenges (SB3.3, 3.4. 3.5).

Teaching/learningA variety of learning and teaching strategiesincluding lecturers; seminars self directedlearning and problem-based learningscenarios tutorials, individual grouppresentations and projects.The programmewill be fully supported by a range of learnercentred activities including regular face toface contact.

The learner will be able to reflection theknowledge, understanding and intellectualskills acquired and will be required to carryout analysis, research and formulatearguments relating to Business Law

AssessmentDetermined by formal and informalassessments of progress and achievementwill take place through a combination ofwritten and oral methods, includingdiscussions, assignments, presentations andproject work.

2. The objectives and purposes of businessorganisations; organisational structureand culture; the dynamics of groups andindividuals within theorganisation(SB3.1).

3. Use of effective techniques and systemsapplications to store, collect and analysevarious forms of data and present thatdata in an appropriate form(SB3.9).

4. Key principles and provisions of

legislation relating to businessorganisations and practices(SB3.9).

5. Key models and techniques used inplanning and decision making. Includingproposals for change and updatesbusiness objectives (SB3.9).

6. Develop, create and manipulate financialreports and spreadsheets; performcalculations, interpret, test and document(SB3.9).

7. Propose an appropriate project, researchand develop, present and critically


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evaluate. (SB3.9).

8. The exploration of a range of Retailrelated concerns, perspectives andrequirements(SB3.2).

C. Subject-specific Skills: These shouldinclude practice and professional skills

1. The marketing mix, its components,market segments and marketing plans(SB3.7).

Teaching/learningA variety of learning and teaching strategiesincluding lecturers; seminars self directedlearning and problem-based learningscenarios tutorials, individual grouppresentations and projects.The programmewill be fully supported by a range of learnercentred activities including regular face to

face contact.The learner will undertake analysis of casestudies and scenarios to develop and expandtheir understanding of the work environmentand their ability to solve law related andbusiness problems.

AssessmentDetermined by formal and informalassessments of progress and achievementwill take place through a combination ofwritten and oral methods, includingdiscussions, assignments, presentations andproject work.

2. Ability to monitor a variety of data (e.g.costs, budgets, market analyses) withinan organisation, apply appropriatetechniques and make decisions basedon information available (SB3.9).

3. Be able to contribute to theimplementation of procedures and policychange in all areas of the business(SB3.7).

4. Business planning, its roles, objectives,approaches and implementation inbusiness organisations (SB3.6).

5. Ability to research primary andsecondary data relating to a specifiedarea of business (SB3.9).

6. Exploration of business communicationsystems and the gathering anddissemination of organisationalknowledge(SB3.7).

7. Explore the practical situations whichcould lead to the discharge of a businesscontract and evaluate the relativeimportance of the remedies available(SB3.6).

8. Skills and techniques relating tobusiness communications includingcustomers, staff, colleagues andrecruitment (SB3.7).

9. Explore the main principles affecting thelegal relationship between businessorganisations and their consumers(SB3.5).

D. Transferable Skills:

1. Managing and developing self - theability to manage own roles andresponsibilities, to manage own time inachieving objectives, to undertake

Teaching/learningTransferable skills will be taught as anintegral part of all modules. These skills areconsidered essential in developing an


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personal and career development, totransfer skills gained to new andchanging situations andcontexts(SB3.9).

individuals personal effectiveness and thenecessary academic skills required toundertake this programme of study.

Additional support will be offered throughtutorials and personal development plans for

the duration of study.

AssessmentAssignments will be designed to ensure theacquisition of transferable skills. These arean integral part of teaching and assessment.

2. Working with and relating to others - the

ability to treat others' values, beliefs andopinions with respect, to relate to andinteract effectively with individuals andgroups, to work effectively as a teammember, to develop negotiatingskills(SB3.9).

3. Managing tasks, solving problems andplanning- ability to use informationsources to deal with routine or non-routine tasks; to plan appropriately; toidentify and solve routine/non-routine

problems(SB3.9).4. Communicating - the ability to receive

and respond to a variety of information,present information in a variety of visualforms, to communicate in writing, toparticipate in oral and non-verbalcommunication(SB3.9).

5. Applying technology - the ability to use arange of technological equipment andsystems appropriately(SB3.9).

6. Applying numeracy - the ability to applynumerical skills and techniquesappropriately (SB3.9).

For more information on which modules provide which skills, see the module mappingbelow.


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13.Programme Structures and Requirements, Levels, Modules, Credits and Awards

The HNC/HND Business (Law) programme is validated by the University of Kent anddelivered by Canterbury College at the College campus in Canterbury.

The Higher National Certificate in Business (Law) is an eight module qualification of whichsix are core modules. It must contain a minimum of six modules designated at Certificate ( C

) level. The HNC award is designed as fall back award for students who do not complete thefull HND.

The Higher National Diploma in Business (Law) is a sixteen module qualification of whichnine are core modules. It must contain a minimum of nine modules designated atintermediate ( I ) level.

In order to achieve the HNC in Business (Law) students are required to pass eight modulesfour in Year 1 and four in Year 2. In order to achieve the HND in Business (Law) studentsare required to pass sixteen moduleseight in Year 1 and eight in Year 2. All modules areoffered subject to sufficient student numbers.

Each module is equal to 15 credits. Therefore the HNC is equivalent to 120 credits and theHND is equivalent to 240 credits.

Successful HNC students will have the opportunity to top up to the HND by taking a furthereight modules. Successful HND students will have the opportunity to progress to furtherstudy at Canterbury College or the University of Kent.

The hours of study for each module are shown in the individual module specifications andexceed the minimum requirement for Higher National Awards: HNCs-600 guided learninghours and HNDs-960 guided learning hours.

The university of Kent classifies HNC/HND programmes on a pass/merit/distinction basis.

Higher National Certificate Business (Law)

(Must contain a minimum of six modules designated at certificate ( C ) level.)

Code Title Level Credits Term(s)

Year 1

Required Core Modules

KBC300 Marketing C 15

KBC301 Managing FinancialResources and Decisions

C 15

KBC302 Organisations andBehaviour

C 15

KBC303 Business Environment C 15

Year 2


KBC304 Common Law I C 15

KBC518 International Business I 15

Compulsory Special ist Modu les

KBC307 English Legal Systems C 15

Optional Mod ules (One to be Taken)

KBC305 Human Resources C 15


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Management

KBC309 Website Design C 15

Higher National Diploma Business (Law)(Must contain a minimum of nine modules designated at intermediate ( I ) level.)

Code Title Level Credits Term(s)

Year 1

Required Modules

KBC300 Marketing C 15

KBC301 Managing FinancialResources and Decisions

C 15

KBC302 Organisations andBehaviour

C 15

KBC303 Business Environment C 15

KBC304 Common Law I C 15

KBC518 International Business I 15


KBC307 English Legal Systems C 15

Optional Mod ules (One to be Taken)

KBC305 Human ResourcesManagement C 15

KBC309 Website Design C 15

Year 2


KBC500 Business Decision Making I 15

KBC501 Business Strategy I 15

KBC502 Research Project I 15


KBC511 Business Law I 15

KBC512 Common Law II I 15

KBC513 European Law I 15

Optional Modules (Two m ust be taken) (Avai lable mod ules wil l be student number

dependant)

KBC504 Market Planning I 15

KBC507Employee Relations I

15

KBC509 Financial Reporting I 15


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KBC508 Sales Planning andOperations

I 15

KBC506 Taxation I 15

KBC503 Advertising and Promotion I 15

KBC520 E-Retail I 15

14. Work-Based Learning

Where relevant to the programme of study, provide details of any work-based learningelement, inclusive of employer details, delivery, assessment and support for students.

Work based learning is delivered in two main areas:

Students are encouraged to apply their knowledge and skills to the resolution of real workplaced based problems and use these events as the source of reflective study resulting in real

work place based reflective practice.

Students are encouraged to use, where appropriate, pragmatic solutions to issues,appropriate to the context of their working (or future working) environment.

15.Support for Students and their Learning

An induction week is delivered at the commencement of the programme of study. Studentsupport an guidance continues throughout the course via personal tutorials

Student Handbook provided to all learners at the commencement of studies Tutorial System/Personal Tutor, including a minimum of 2 individual sessions a term and

open access to Personal Tutor

Learning Resources Centre resources at Canterbury College

Langham House facilities, including computer access and resources

University of Kent library resources and facilities

Careers Advisory Service through the University of Kent

Student Unions at both Canterbury College and the University of Kent

Essential Skills Centre and study skills support

Disability Support Supported Learning Unit

Student Information Centre at Canterbury College for welfare matters, plus servicesprovided by the University of Kent

Student Learning Advisers at UELT, University of Kent

Links with University of Kent computer facilities (e.g. Athens software)

Academic support system providing advice on module choice and programme structure,academic difficulties, progression routes and individual progress.

Appropriate employer support determined in association with the Canterbury Collegeprogramme team


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16.Entry Profile

The minimum age to study a degree programme at the university is normally at least 17 yearsold by 20 September in the year the course begins. There is no upper age limit.

Entry Route

For fuller information, please refer to the University prospectus

Applicants must have at least one of the following: 1A level / Advanced GCE or a BTECNational Diploma or equivalent.

Applications are also welcomed from students with access qualifications and mature studentswithout formal academic qualifications but relevant work experience.

International Applicants are required to have reached B2 level score (IELTS 5.5 across allsections) in UK Border Agency approved tests in English.

What does this programme have to offer?

An excellent standard of education that will enable the learner to progress inemployment or continue in their studies

Guest speakers as appropriate, providing current relevant knowledge and insight intothe business sector

Progression to appropriate honours degree programmes, such as BA (Hons) Business(Law)

Widening participation to allow learners who have previously been forced to studyaway from home to study locally and continue in their employment

Learners encouraged from a wide range of educational backgrounds

Provides the learner with knowledge and reflective understanding of the key areas ofthe retail sector

Personal Profile

The learner:

Will be intending to pursue employment in and/or develop a career in Business. Should possess good oral and written communication skills and the ability to work with

others

Will have a willingness to build knowledge and skills across all aspects of retailmanagement

Should have suitable levels of numeracy and IT skills and/or a willingness to developthem

Should have the commitment to develop the skills required to analyse problems withinthe retail management environment


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17. Methods for Evaluating and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Teaching andLearning

Mechanisms for review and evaluation of teaching, learning, assessment, thecurriculum and outcome standards

Learner Module Evaluation Questionnaires

Pre-course, on-course and post-course learner questionnaires

Annual Course Reviews

Annual Monitoring Reports

External Examiners Reports

Review System

Staff Development Programme

Annual Staff Appraisal

Personal Tutorial System

Continuous monitoring of learner progress and attendance with action planning

Staff/learner Meetings

Course Representative Meetings

Quality Assurance Systems

QAA IQER audit 2009

Feedback from employers and formal reviews

Committees with responsibility for monitoring and evaluating quality and standards

Kent Business School Learning and Teaching Committee

Faculty Learning and Teaching Committee


Canterbury College Quality Review Process

Canterbury College Quality Committee

Learning and Teaching Board

Departmental Staff Meetings

Internal Verification of samples of assessed work

Mechanisms for gaining student feedback on the quality of teaching and their learningexperience

Staff/learner meetings

Course Representatives on other committees

Learner Module Evaluation Questionnaires

Learner Exit Questionnaires Personal Tutor System


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Staff Development priorities include:

Certificate of Education, PGCHE or PGCE

First degree

ICT training (to include VLE)

Staff development courses

Professional updating

Staff Appraisal Scheme

Peer observation of teaching

Conferences

Mentoring of new members of staff

Health and Safety training Dissemination of good practice on teaching and assessment methods

Professional experience in industry

18. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Investors in People

Review System


Retention and achievement rates

Canterbury College Annual Programme Course Reviews & Grading

QAA audit processes

The following reference points were used in creating these specifications:

QAA Subject Benchmark Statement : General Business and Management 2007

Generic Learning Outcomes Informed by the UK Quality Code for Higher Education 2011

Canterbury College Plan and Learning and Teaching Strategy

University of Kent Quality Standards

EDEXEL Higher Nationals Guidance

QAA UK Quality Code for Higher Education 2011/Collaborative Provision


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Learning Outcomes (Skills) Matrix (The matrix contains the nine core, four specialist and two optional modules for the HND Business (Law).There are an additional 7 optional modules.

Learning Outcomes

HND Required Core Modules HND CompulsorySpecialist Modules

OptionalModules

M

arketing

M

anaging

F

inancial

R

esources

O

rganisationsand

B

ehaviour

B

usiness

E

nvironment

C

ommonLawI

In

ternational

B

usiness

B

usinessDecision

M

aking

B

usinessStrategy

R

esearchProject

E

nglishLegal

S

ystem

B

usinessLaw

C

ommonLawII

E

uropeanLaw

H

uman

R

esources

M

anagement

W

ebsiteDesign

A Knowledge and Understanding

1. The marketing process and associatedissues and concepts (SB). 2. Finance as it applies to businesses, e.g.sources, types, costing systems and financialreporting (SB).

3. Business organisations, their structure andenvironment including key managementtheories and practices, culture, ethics andobjectives (SB).

4. Key business concepts and techniques,such as sustainability, strategic planning andstrategy implementation (SB).

5. Decision making theory applications andtechniques, including proposed solutions(SB). 6. ICT applications to make decisions andsolve business problems 7. The legal system, procedures and keylegislation 8. The role and processes of selling and salesenvironment (SB).


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Learning Outcomes


OptionalModules

Marketing

Managing

Financial

Resources

Organisationsand

Behaviour

Business

Environment

CommonLawI

International

Business

BusinessDecision

Making

BusinessStrategy

ResearchProject

EnglishLegal

System

BusinessLaw

CommonLawII

EuropeanLaw

Human

Resources

Management

WebsiteDesign

B Intellectual skills:

1. Key features of the local, national andEuropean dimensions in which UK businesses

operate, their significance and challenges(SB).

2. The objectives and purposes of businessorganisations; organisational structure andculture; the dynamics of groups and individualswithin the organisation(SB).

3. Use of effective techniques and systemsapplications to store, collect and analysevarious forms of data and present that data inan appropriate form(SB).

4. Key principles and provisions of legislationrelating to business organisations andpractices(SB).

5. Key models and techniques used inplanning and decision making. Includingproposals for change and updates businessobjectives

6. Develop, create and manipulate financialreports and spreadsheets; performcalculations, interpret, test and document

7. Propose an appropriate project, researchand develop, present and critically evaluate. 8. The exploration of a range of Retail relatedconcerns, perspectives and requirements


OptionalModules


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Learning Outcomes Marketing

ManagingFinancial

Resources

Organisations

and

Behaviour

Business

Environment

CommonLawI

International

Business

Business

Decision

Making

BusinessStrategy

ResearchProject

EnglishLegal

System

BusinessLaw

CommonLawII

EuropeanLaw

Human

Resources

Management

WebsiteDesign

C Subject Specific skills:

1. The marketing mix, its components, marketsegments and marketing plans (SB). 2. Ability to monitor a variety of data (e.g.costs, budgets, market analyses) within anorganisation, apply appropriate techniques andmake decisions based on information (SB).

3. Be able to contribute to the implementationof procedures and policy change in all areas ofthe business (SB).

4. Business planning, its roles, objectives,approaches and implementation in businessorganisations

5. Ability to research primary and secondarydata relating to a specified area of business 6. Exploration of business communicationsystems and the gathering and disseminationof organisational knowledge(SB).

7. Explore the practical situations which couldlead to the discharge of a business contractand evaluate the relative importance of the

remedies available

8. Skills and techniques relating to businesscommunications including customers, staff,colleagues and recruitment (SB).

9. Explore the main principles affecting thelegal relationship between businessorganisations and their consumers (SB).


OptionalModules


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Learning Outcomes Marketing

ManagingFinancial

Resources

Organisations

and

Behaviour

Business

Environment

CommonLawI

International

Business

Business

Decision

Making

BusinessStrategy

ResearchProject

EnglishLegal

System

BusinessLaw

CommonLawII

EuropeanLaw

Human

Resources

Management

WebsiteDesign

D Transferable/ key skills:

1. Managing and developing self - the ability tomanage own roles and responsibilities, tomanage own time in achieving objectives, toundertake personal and career development,

to transfer skills gained to new and changingsituations and contexts(SB).

2. Working with and relating to others - theability to treat others' values, beliefs andopinions with respect, to relate to and interacteffectively with individuals and groups, to workeffectively as a team member, to developnegotiating skills

3. Managing tasks, solving problems andplanning- ability to use information sources todeal with routine or non-routine tasks; to planappropriately; to identify and solve routine/non-routine problems(SB).

4. Communicating - the ability to receive andrespond to a variety of information, presentinformation in a variety of visual forms, to

communicate in writing, to participate in oraland non-verbal communication(SB).

5. Applying technology - the ability to use arange of technological equipment and systemsappropriately (SB).

6. Applying numeracy - the ability to applynumerical skills and techniques appropriately


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Grading Criteria for the Programme

PassA pass gradeis achieved by meeting all the requirements defined in the assessmentcriteria for a pass for each module.

Merit grade

Merit descriptors

In order to achieve a merit the learnermust:

Indicative characteristics

The learners evidence shows:

identify and apply strategies to findappropriate solutions

relevant theories and techniques havebeen applied

effective judgements have been made complex problems with more than one

variable have been explored

an effective approach to study andresearch has been applied

select/design and apply appropriatemethods/techniques

a range of methods and techniques havebeen applied

a range of sources of information has beenused

the selection of methods and techniques/

sources has been justified complex information/data has been

synthesised and processed

appropriate learning methods/techniqueshave been applied

present and communicateappropriate findings

the appropriate structure and approachhas been used

coherent, logical arguments have beenpresented

a range of methods of presentation havebeen used

technical language has been accuratelyused

appropriate media has been used

familiar and unfamiliar contexts have beenused

appropriate for familiar and unfamiliaraudiences


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Distinction grade

Distinction descriptors

In order to achieve a distinction thelearner must:

Indicative characteristics

The learners evidence shows:

use critical reflection to evaluateown work and justify validconclusions

synthesis has been used to generate andjustify valid conclusions

the validity of results has been evaluated

self-criticism of approach has taken place

evaluation has taken place using definedcriteria

realistic improvements have beenproposed against defined characteristicsfor success

take responsibility for managingand organising activities

autonomy/independence has beendemonstrated

substantial activities, projects orinvestigations have been planned,managed and organised

activities/of others have been managed

the unforeseen has been accommodated

the importance of interdependence hasbeen recognised and achieved

Demonstrate convergent/lateral/

creative thinking

ideas have been generated and decisions

taken self-evaluation has taken place

convergent and lateral thinking have beenapplied

problems have been solved

innovation and creative thought have beenapplied

receptiveness to new ideas has beendemonstrated

unfamiliar contexts have been applied

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