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Are you aiming for a successful career in business? The Pearson HNC Business qualification at Kings Cornerstone International College could be your ideal starting point. Carefully designed and regulated by OFQUAL UK, this course is equivalent to the first year of a Bachelor of Business Administration (BBA) degree, setting you up for future success.
What makes HNC special is its direct transfer pathway to RMIT University Business School in Melbourne, Australia. Once you complete the HNC, you can smoothly transition into the second year of a Bachelor of Business (with specialisation) at RMIT, gaining an Australian post-study work visa and unlocking international career opportunities.
Recognised by Leading Professional Bodies
Pearson HNC Business qualification has recognition from top industry associations, including: The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD), The Chartered Institute of Procurement & Supply (CIPS), The Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA), The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) and The Digital Marketing Institute (DMI). These recognitions add value to your education, equipping you with industry-approved knowledge and making you career-ready.
Industry-Driven Curriculum: The course content is developed in collaboration with renowned organisations like The BBC, IBM, Tesco, Newport Wafer Fab, Worldpay E-commerce, The University of Essex, Anglia Ruskin University, London South Bank University, and The University of Hertfordshire. This collaboration ensures you get hands-on learning aligned with real-world business trends.
Welcoming All Backgrounds
Even if you come from a non-commerce or business background at A-levels or 12th grade, this course is tailored to make business studies accessible to everyone.
Take your first step towards a promising future in the world of business with the Pearson HNC Business at KCIC and set yourself up for an internationally recognised degree pathway!
The Contemporary Business Environment
Marketing Processes and Planning
Management of Human Resources
Leadership and Management
Accounting Principles
Managing a Successful Business Project
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Recording Financial Transactions
Eligibility Criteria for the Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business:
1. Educational Qualification
2. Minimum Academic Requirements
3. English Proficiency
4. Age Requirement
5. Passion for a Career in Business, Marketing, Accounting and Finance
Note: The HNC in Business is accessible to students from all educational backgrounds, regardless of prior subject selections in Grade 12.
Tuition fees are determined based on the total number of credits undertaken. Students must complete a minimum of 60 credits per semester, with each credit priced at ₹2,500 plus taxes. Additional credits may be opted for to fulfil requirements for major or minor specialisations, aligned with the career and academic plan and the transfer requirements of the destination university.
The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business is a globally recognised qualification, accredited by OFQUAL, UK, and widely accepted as an equivalent to an ‘Associate Degree’ by institutions worldwide. It serves as an advantageous pathway for students seeking international academic and professional advancement.
Key recognitions and benefits include:
Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA): Graduates from the HND in Business (Accounting & Finance) receive exemptions from 4 ACCA papers, enabling a faster track towards full ACCA qualification.
Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA): HND graduates benefit from partial exemptions, simplifying their progression toward becoming Chartered Global Management Accountants.
Institute of Public Accountants (IPA) Australia and Institute of Financial Accountants (IFA) UK: The qualification provides associate membership with IPA Australia, along with Associate Membership in IFA UK, expanding professional network and career opportunities in both regions.
Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales (ICAEW): The HND in Business (Accounting & Finance) is formally recognised by ICAEW, further validating its academic rigour and practical value in accounting and finance.
With over 400 universities worldwide in the USA, Canada, Australia, Ireland, the UK, Europe, Africa, the Middle East, Singapore, and New Zealand recognising this qualification, HND graduates gain the opportunity to directly enter the final year of a Bachelor’s degree in Accounting or related disciplines.
Kings Cornerstone has partnered with renowned universities such as RMIT University, Ulster University, the University of Technology Sydney, University of Sunderland, University of Essex, and Elmhurst University. These partnerships allow HNC graduates to seamlessly progress to a Bachelor’s degree by studying abroad for an additional one to two years, providing a unique and affordable route to complete their undergraduate education and enhance career prospects globally.
The Pearson Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Business offers students two pathways: enter the workforce directly or progress to a final year of a Bachelor’s degree abroad.
Employment Pathway
Graduates of the HNC in Business can pursue careers in various fields, with starting salaries in India typically ranging from ₹4 to ₹6 lakh per year. Key roles include:
– HR Assistant
– Recruitment Coordinator
– HR Adviser
– Marketing Executive
– Marketing Communication Assistant
– Accounting Clerk
– Bookkeeper
Further Study Pathway
HNC graduates can also advance to the second year of a Bachelor’s degree at over 400 universities worldwide, including top institutions in the UK, Australia, USA, and Europe. Partner universities, such as RMIT University, Ulster University, University of Sunderland, and University of Essex, offer HNC students the option to complete their Bachelor’s degree in two years abroad.
Note: Additional studies or experience may be needed for certain professional memberships