International Business Entrepreneurship (Part-time HBO Associate) (The Hague / Online)

Pearson BTEC level 5 Higher National Diploma HND in Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, 2-year, part-time

Do you see a future career in (international) business for yourself? Do you want to be trained as an entrepreneur and do you want to significantly grow the international activities of the company? Then this HND programme in ‘International Business’ with ‘Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management’ as a specialization is exactly what you are looking for.

Within the management team of a company it is nice when every member has a specialization such as Operations, Marketing, HRM or Law. If you opt for the ‘Entrepreneurship Small Business’ specialization, you are therefore the appropriate MT member to be a sparring partner for the departments that deal with ‘new business’ and sales. The commercial people within the company.

More and more companies are competing in a global market. To be successful in international business, you need to understand different cultures and markets and adapt the business to specific needs.

It is super important for companies to keep an eye on the market, to see opportunities and to respond to them. At Kronenburgh we don’t say for nothing: Better be Best. As an entrepreneur with a great deal of knowledge of the global market, you can mean a lot to the company. A good salary also comes with this.

Specialized entrepreneural knowledge is of course also useful as a future independent entrepreneur, but also just super interesting.

Do you want to manage the commercial entrepreneur issues that arise within an international company? Then start the HND programme at Kronenburgh International Business School in The Hague, The Netherlands.

Career-ready education

This part-time HND programme on Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business focuses on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal, and thinking skills necessary to be successful in work and in higher education.

The program has been developed in collaboration with many employers. Employers are looking for recruits with a thorough grounding in the latest industry requirements and job-ready skills, such as teamwork.

Learners who progress to higher education need experience of research, extended writing, and meeting deadlines. Our part-time program addresses these needs.

What makes this program so special?

– BTEC 4 > BTEC 5, HNC > HND, 2-years Fast-track, part-time programme at Kronenburgh;
– Each step is awarded with an Internationally recognized certificate > diploma;
– Use the company you work for as the internship company case study;
– Blended learning: in class lectures but you can also participate with zoom;
– Access for students from all countries of the European Union (EU);
– Lecturers who work professionally in practice;
– In English: the best preparation for international university studies and/or working within international companies;
– Next: The part-time Top-up 1.5-years bachelor’s programme at Kronenburgh in collaboration with University of Essex.

Kronenburgh: We educate talent for future board positions.

Studyprogramme

The part-time 2-year Kronenburgh HND programme Entrepreneurship and Small Business is built on the International higher education qualification system:

• (1) BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business (HNC)
• (2) BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business (HND)

(1) Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business offers students a broad introduction to the subject area ‘Business’. Students will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study, directed study and workplace scenarios. Graduates successfully completing the Higher National Certificate will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic concepts of business. They will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately, and they will have the qualities needed for employment that requires some degree of personal responsibility. They will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective team working, independent initiatives, organisational competence, and problem-solving strategies. They will be adaptable and flexible in their approach to business, show resilience under pressure, and meet challenging targets within a given resource.

In the first year of study, all students follow the same lecture programme. There is a relevant unit for each specialization of the second year.

During a lecture day, the lecturer discusses the new subject matter. You are also already working on the assignment that goes with the unit (a business case). The assignment is further done as part of your work / internship. In this way you always apply the theory in practice. At the start of the lecture day there is a kick-off test about the subject matter of the previous lecture day. In this way you learn a bit every day in preparation for the exam at the end of the unit. The unit is further concluded with an assessment of the completed assignment and an accompanying presentation. This is Kronenburgh’s Think – Act – Grow approach.

BTEC Level 4 units

• Business and the Business Environment
• Marketing Processes and Planning
• Human Resource Management
• Leadership and Management
• Accounting principles
• Entrepreneurial Ventures
• Financial Accounting
• Managing a Successful Business Project
• Internship

(2) Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business

Holders of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making. The program is aiming students to be professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the business sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.  More information: www.highernationals.com.

The Think – Act – Grow approach applies again this year.

This academic year there are generic units (for all students) and specialization units. Your specialization is stated on the HND diploma.

BTEC level 5 units

• Research project
• Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
• Launching a New Venture
• Managing and Running a Small Business
• Business IT-systems
• Organisational Behaviour
• Business Strategy
• Internship

Admission criteria

• Dutch system: MBO4-diploma, HAVO-diploma of overgangsbewijs VWO4>5 / overgangsbewijs VWO 5>6 / VWO-diploma,
• International System:
  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Business,
  • A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English,
  • Other related UK Level 3 qualifications,
  • European Qualifications Framework for Lifelong learning (EQF): level 4 EQF,
  • An international equivalent of the above.

Some aspects of business e.g., accounting and finance require maths skills and we strongly recommend all students:

• Dutch education system: Mathematics and Economics in the curriculum at mbo, havo or vwo.
• International Education system: An A* to C grade GCSE Maths and/or 9 to 4 in GCSE Maths, prior to starting the course.

Required level of English

• Dutch education system: English in the curriculum at mbo, havo or vwo.
• International Education system:
  • Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B1 with good marks (we prefer B2),
  • PTE 51,
  • IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5,
  • or equivalent,
  • Students that have studied in English for last two years.

The Kronenburgh Language College in The Hague offers courses to bring you at the right level of English. This can also be done during the first year.

Do you not meet the admission criteria, but do you think you can still meet the level of the program? Then take the Kronenburgh IBS 21+ test.

Examination

In order to be able to compare the education systems in the different European countries, the European Qualification Framework EQF was developed. The HND programme in Business and Management is rated as follows (see Nuffic):

Higher National Certificate in Business HNC: EQF5;
Higher National Diploma in Business HND: EQF5.

At Kronenburgh, every successful stepp is rewarded with a certificate or diploma.

HNC and HND

Kronenburgh International Business School provides the HNC and HND programmes under the license and supervision of Pearson. Pearson Education Ltd.: The UK’s largest diploma awarding body with academic and professional qualifications that are globally recognized and benchmarked. Pearson is the world’s leading training company. Pearson therefore provides the internationally recognized HNC certificate and the HND diploma.

The program is made up of BTEC units. The Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) Qualification numbers are:

Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business: 601/8364/0
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business: 601/8365/2

Assessment

We start the lecture day with a kick-off test about the theory of the previous lecture day. In this way we encourage you to really absorb a piece of theory every day of your lecture. You and the lecturer will also receive daily feedback on whether the theory has landed well or whether repetition or additional explanation is needed. At the end of the unit there is a theoretical test. The final mark for this test must be sufficient to be able to continue. This is therefore a conditional test.

You will receive an assignment for each unit. You show that you can apply the theory within a practical case. You will also look for extra relevant theory/literature and you will include a bibliography in your elaboration. You show that with a critical eye you can draw your own conclusions and formulate an advice based on literature. The assignment also includes a presentation part. A portfolio of assignments is built up. The portfolio is assessed to determine whether you have obtained sufficient credits to be eligible for a certificate > diploma

Planning

In the part-time program we offer the first-year lectures on Tuesday afternoons and evenings. Second-year lectures on Thursday afternoons and evenings.

Start: You can start with the program every time a new unit starts.

Lecture times: 1.30pm to 8.50pm.

Building: Lange Houtstraat 7 2511CV The Hague

Investments

Good to know

• Prices Pearson are subject to exchange rates.
• Pearson may change prices.
• Studystore literature is based on previous academic year prices. New bibliographies will not be available until the summer holidays.

Other costs

• You bring your own laptop. We work with Microsoft Office suite (Word, Excel, PowerPoint (full software versions, so no free or limited versions).
• Additional lecture material/literature may be charged.
• In the event of a study delay, € 100 will be charged to continue enrolment at Pearson.
• If sufficient study results are not obtained, there are costs for attending lectures, taking exams and assessments (depending on what is necessary).

Does the government contribute Dutch citizens?
Stimulation of the Labor Market Position (STAP). You can apply for up to € 1.000,- per year through the UWV. An annual total budget of 218 million euros is available for the scheme, divided over 6 application terms. Gone = Gone, so be on time!

An employer can deduct training costs of employees for tax purposes.

Further education

After completing the HND programme, you can start working or continue your studies: University Bachelor Top-up Business and Management.