AimU Undergrad offers internationally verified qualifications and the shortest route to accredited Bachelors (Hons) Degrees
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business Studies is 24 months. If You Choose The Fast Track Route It's 16 Months. Thus, you can earn the diploma and top-up the degree in little as 24 - 36 months of study.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business Studies is 24 months. If You Choose The Fast Track Route It's 16 Months. Thus, you can earn the diploma and top-up the degree in little as 24 - 36 months of study.
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business is accredited by OfQual, a department of the UK govenment, and awarded by BTEC. It is on the UK's Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) and equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. To top-up the bachelor's degree you'll advance directly to final year/s of your selected university in the US, UK and Canada. You may also opt to study by distance learning but travel for field trips and attend your graduation ceremony. As a Learner on this award, you will study Online, Face-to-Face in Kingston, or Distance Learning. A diploma and degree in business administration can take as little as 24 - 36 months of study.
Business related subjects are among the most popular fields of study at university worldwide, and it's easy to see why. Business touches on pretty much every aspect of modern human society, leading to very high demand for business school graduates. The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business Studies is an internationally-recognised higher education qualification. It covers at levels 4 and 5 which are equivalent to the 1st and 2nd years of a university degree. This is an engaging program and suitable for students who will be aiming to go on to employment immediately, or to final year for the bachelor's degree top-up.
BTEC level 5 qualification offers different specialist pathways to suit each student's preference: Accounting and Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Law and a general pathway. The skills gained from this business program will include: strong communication skills (oral and written), analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, logical thinking, presentation and report writing skills.
BTEC level 5 qualification offers different specialist pathways to suit each student's preference: Accounting and Finance, Human Resource Management, Business Management, Law and a general pathway. The skills gained from this business program will include: strong communication skills (oral and written), analytical and critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making, logical thinking, presentation and report writing skills.
Duration Of Study |
Levels |
College Credit |
Equivalency |
Months 1-8 |
Level 4 Higher National Certificate / Certificate of Higher Education |
120 Credits |
Level 4 HNC on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) is equivalent to Year 1 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. Level 4 qualifications allow learners to gain practical operational training for entry level in a respective field of study. |
Months 9-16 |
Level 5 Higher National Diploma / Advanced Diploma of Higher Education |
120 Credits |
Level 5 HND on the Regulated Qualification Framework (RQF) is equivalent to Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor’s Degree. Level 5 qualifications allow learners to demonstrate supervisory management in their respective fields. |
Months 17-24 |
Level 6 / BA Honours Degree |
120 Credits |
For the bachelor’s degree, there are established agreements with a number of UK and overseas universities. Upon request, an credentialing agencies like the UCJ in Jamaica, and WES in the US and Canada can confirm the entry point into the bachelor’s degree. Level 6 qualifications prepare the learners for management positions in their fields. |
INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS CAN LIVE, STUDY AND WORK ABROAD FOR THREE YEARS ON THE DEGREE TOP-UP
COURSE OUTLINE
A college year is eight months, and level 5 is covered in 24 Months. The fast track program is 16 months. Credits from this program will guarantee direct entry to the final year(s) for the bachelor’s degree top-up. There are approximately 16 modules with 240 credits.
Core Courses
- Level 4 Unit 1 Business and the Business Environment (15)
- Level 4 Unit 2 Marketing Processes and Planning (15)
- Level 4 Unit 3 Human Resource Management (15)
- Level 4 Unit 4 Leadership and Management (15)
- Level 4 Unit 5 Accounting Principles (15)
- Level 4 Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business Project (15)
- Level 5 Unit 19 Research Project (30)
- Level 5 Unit 20 Organizational Behavior (15)
- Level 4 Unit 7 Business Law
- Level 4. Unit 17 Professional Identity And Practice
- Level 5 Unit 28 Launching A New Venture
- Level 5 Unit 43 Business Strategy
- Level 5 Unit 48 Customer Value Management
- Level 5 Unit 49 Sales Management
Accounting and Finance Specialisation
- Unit 22 Management Accounting
- Unit 23 Financial Management
- Unit 24 Understanding and Leading Change
- Unit 25 Global Business Environment
CHOOSE ONE SPECIALISATION
Accounting and Finance Specialisation
- Unit 21: Financial Reporting
- Unit 22: Management Accounting
- Unit 23: Financial Management
Management Specialisation
- Unit 24: Understanding and Leading Change
- Unit 25: Global Business Environment
- Unit 26: Principles of Operations Management
Human Resource Management Specialisation
- Unit 30: Resource and Talent Planning
- Unit 31: Employee Relations
- Unit 32: Strategic Human Resource Management
Law Specialisation
- Unit 38: Law of Contract and Tort
- Unit 39: Company Law and Corporate Governance
- Unit 40: Consumer and Intellectual Property Law
General Pathway Specialisation
- Unit 22 Management Accounting
- Unit 23 Financial Management
- Unit 24 Understanding and Leading Change
- Unit 25 Global Business Environment
START DATES
Online and face-To-face classes will start in January, February, May, June, September and October of each year. Distance learners can start classes in any month of the year. Below you'll see the course outline, assessment methods and entry requirements for the program.
DELIVERY AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
The level 4 & 5 qualifications are delivered online, distance, and face-to-face in Kingston using lectures, tutorials, seminars, and web based activities. All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by the awarding body. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes. To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria.
ASSESSMENT TYPES
The assessments on this program are assignment-based, and are not timetabled examinations. Among the assessment types are: Research Reports, Essays, Debates, Fact Sheets, PowerPoint Presentation, Editorials etc.
PROGRAM CREDITS
The Level 4 and level 5 qualifications are equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Each level consists of 120 credits with a total of 240 Credits. Completing level 5 can enable our learners to progress directly to final year of university to top-up the bachelor's degree.
REQUESTING COURSE EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Course exemptions can be granted to Applicants with Associate Degree, Level 4 or L5 higher education diplomas in comparable subject areas. Exemptions may also be granted to Applicants with verified work experience in the same field. Learn more here
The Level 4 and level 5 qualifications are equivalent to Year 1 and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree. Each level consists of 120 credits with a total of 240 Credits. Completing level 5 can enable our learners to progress directly to final year of university to top-up the bachelor's degree.
REQUESTING COURSE EXEMPTIONS FOR PRIOR LEARNING
Course exemptions can be granted to Applicants with Associate Degree, Level 4 or L5 higher education diplomas in comparable subject areas. Exemptions may also be granted to Applicants with verified work experience in the same field. Learn more here
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
The regular admission requirement for Undergraduate Studies at AimU is any ONE of the following:
- SAT with a score of 950, OR
- GED with passing grade, OR
- Four (4) CXC/GCE Subjects at Grades 1, 2 & 3. English Language is a pre-requisite, OR
- Mature students over age 25 with 3 IGCE/CSEC Subjects may apply if they have three years of valid work experience OR
- Mature students over age 30 with five years of full-time work experience in this area can be considered if documented evidence of ability and job skills can be verified
Students who do not meet any of the entry requirements may prepare in three months for the US High School Diploma (GED). Test results are ready 24 hours after the online exams. GED is accepted for college admission and employment in all 50 US States and Canada.
TUITION AND FEES | LEVELS 4 & 5
Eight (8) Months is one college year, and Levels 4 and 5 can be completed in 16 Months or 24 Months
24-MONTH PROGRAM | REGULAR PATHWAY
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
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16-MONTH | FAST TRACK PROGRAMS
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
The tuition for Level 5 programs is $4,460. This may be paid in full or financed. Financing will allow you to break the fees in equal annual payments, or into semester, term, and bi-semester payments. You will also pay Assessment and Certification Fee of GBP225 in year one, and GBP225 in year two. External fees are NOT included in the quoted tuition for the program. This is an external fee for level 4 and 5 made to the UK awarding body and can be modified at their discretion. Late entry is GBP50. If you have difficulty in managing the tuition, you can apply for AimU's Pay-Go Student Financing Program with forty months to complete the tuition.
24-MONTH PROGRAM | REGULAR PATHWAY
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
- Annual-Payments (USD1,500 per year)
- Semester-Payments (USD$800 twice per college year)
- Term Payments (USD580 three times per college year)
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16-MONTH | FAST TRACK PROGRAMS
The annual tuition is both affordable and flexible so choose ONE that works best with your family's budget:
- Annual Payments (US$2,250 per year)
- Semester Payments (US$1,200 twice per college year)
- Three-Payments (US$840 three times per college year)
The tuition for Level 5 programs is $4,460. This may be paid in full or financed. Financing will allow you to break the fees in equal annual payments, or into semester, term, and bi-semester payments. You will also pay Assessment and Certification Fee of GBP225 in year one, and GBP225 in year two. External fees are NOT included in the quoted tuition for the program. This is an external fee for level 4 and 5 made to the UK awarding body and can be modified at their discretion. Late entry is GBP50. If you have difficulty in managing the tuition, you can apply for AimU's Pay-Go Student Financing Program with forty months to complete the tuition.
SEE OTHER UNDERGRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED AT AimU
We offer programs across a several sector subject areas:
We offer programs across a several sector subject areas:
- OTHML5 Accounting And Business
- OTHML5 Business And Management
- BTECL5 Business Studies (General)
- OTHML5 Education and Training Management
- OTHML5 Health And Social Care
- OTHML5 Information Technology
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Aviation (w. Airline & Airport Operations Management, Flight Attending, Airport Passenger Services etc.)
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Destination Management
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Events
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Sustainable Management
- BTECL5 International Travel And Tourism Management | Tour Operations
- OTHML5 Psyhology
- OTHML5 Tourism and Hospitality Management
