HND Business - University of Wolverhampton

Academic Approval Record4. Professional, Statutory, Regulatory Body InvolvementWas a professional or other external body involved in the process?YesDescribe the nature of any involvement, including any details about accreditation orrecognition.The design of the award is based on the Edexcel document "BTEC Higher Nationals Business -Guidance and Units".The Award has been validated under the University's Licence with Edexcel.5. Programme Aims and OutcomesAre the programme aims clearly laid out?YesAre the programme outcomes clearly described?YesDo the learning outcomes relate to the programme aims and outcomes? YesWere any significant concerns about the programme aims and outcomes Noraised by the Panel or the External Advisor?If yes, please describe below the concerns, the action taken and the final outcome.If desired, please add any further comments about programme aims and outcomes, includingany examples of good practice.The programme aims follow the Edexcel Guidelines for Business, which are:To provide an educational foundation for a range of administrative and management careers inbusinessTo provide flexibility, knowledge and skills as a basis for future studies and career developmentTo develop students' ability in business through effective use and combination of the knowledgeand skills gained in different parts of the programmeTo develop a range of skills and techniques, and attitudes essential for successful performance inworking lifeTo provide a progression route to top-up degrees in Business.The Guidelines articulate the School's philosophy on HN programmes.In addition, the programme has been designed to address the School and the University's wideningparticipation agenda.6. Curriculum Design, Content and OrganisationAre the curriculum design, organisation and content of the provisionsatisfactory?Is the provision in line with the national subject benchmark?YesIs the provision in line with the Framework for Higher EducationQualifications (FHEQ)?Were any significant concerns about the curriculum design, organisationand content of the provision, subject or qualification benchmarks raisedby the Panel or the External Advisor?YesYesBusiness & Law Standing PanelHND AAR 2003 Page 3 of 19