Awarding Body:
Subject: Leadership and Management
Course Overview
Introduction
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Leadership and Management provides specialist business education which develops the key knowledge and practical skills required to progress into employment or continued studies. It will give you the opportunity to explore modern and relevant industry skills necessary for roles that require critical thinking, effective planning and future management.
Aim of the course
The Level 5 units give students the opportunity to gain knowledge, skills and behaviours aligned to the Occupational Standard (OS) for Operations or Departmental Manager. The units will prepare students to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making, and support students to aspire to future management roles including the following:
- Operations Manager
- Regional Manager
- Divisional Manager
- Department Manager and Specialist Managers.
The units also prepare students to progress to Level 6 higher education study, including higher apprenticeships and professional body qualifications. Students will be able to develop and apply their own ideas to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore solutions, demonstrate critical evaluation and use both theory and practice in a wide range of business situations. By the end of Level 5, students will have a sound understanding of the principles of leadership and management and will know how to apply those principles more widely in the business world.
How CSA will deliver your programme
CSA offers all Level 4 to Level 6 programmes through a blended learning model that gives you the best of both online and on-campus study. You’ll spend less time on campus than in traditional courses, while still enjoying the benefits of engaging, hands-on activities during face-to-face sessions. Our flexible approach is ideal if you’re balancing work, family or other commitments but still want to progress in higher education and develop your career.
Online and On Campus – the best of both worlds
Online, you’ll join live, interactive evening sessions from home using your laptop or tablet. Each session lasts around three hours (with a break) and includes discussions, activities and plenty of opportunities to get involved. You’ll also have access to practice questions, downloadable lesson materials, digital resources and case studies to support your learning.
At CSA, we’re committed to supporting you throughout your journey. During on-campus sessions, you’ll meet regularly with lecturers or tutors who will revisit what you’ve studied online, answer your questions and offer guidance and feedback. You’ll also work with classmates in a friendly, supportive environment that brings key ideas to life.
To make the most of your studies, we recommend setting aside 3–6 hours of independent study each week. With a combination of guided contact time and flexible self-study, you’ll experience a learning model designed to fit your life and help you succeed.
Entry Requirements
Restrictions on Learner Entry:
The Edexcel BTEC Higher National qualifications are for learners aged 18 years and over.
Course Details
Requires 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 5 (8 units) and 120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units).
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Leadership and Management for England | Unit credit | Level | |
Level 4 units | |||
Core unit Mandatory | 1: The Contemporary Business Environment | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 2: Marketing Processes and Planning | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 3: Management of Human Resources | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 4: Leadership and Management | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 5: Accounting Principles | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 6: Managing a Successful Business Project | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 7: Operational Planning and Management | 15 | 4 |
Core unit Mandatory | 8: Digital Business in Practice | 15 | 4 |
Level 5 units | |||
Core unit Mandatory | 9: Organisational Behaviour Management | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory | 10: Managing and Leading Change | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory
| 11: Principles of Operations Management | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory
| 12: Business Strategy | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory
| 13: Business Information Technology Systems | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory | 14: Developing Individuals, Teams and | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory | 15: Business Communications and Relationship Management | 15 | 5 |
Core unit Mandatory | 16. Business Data Analytics and Insights | 15 | 5 |
Career Progression
The Level 5 Higher National Diploma is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant business-related courses, for example:
- BA (Hons) Leadership and Management for Business
- BA (Hons) Business Studies with Leadership and Management
- BA (Hons) Business Management
- BA Business and Human Resource Management
- BA (Hons) Global Business Management
- BSc (Hons) Digital Business Management
Fees & Funding
The tuition fee for the academic year 2025/2026 – £8,248 ; and will apply to both the new and the continuing CSA students. The course is fully funded by the Student Loan Company https://www.gov.uk/government/organisations/student-loans-company. This facility is only available for home (UK resident) students. To check your student finance eligibility, please get in touch with the finance team at E: studentfinance@caspianschool.ac.uk or visit Student Finance England website: https://www.gov.uk/student-finance
