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We provide content, assessment and digital services to learners, educational institutions, employers, governments and other partners globally. We are committed to helping equip learners with the skills they need to enhance their employability prospects and to succeed in the changing world of work. We believe that wherever learning flourishes so do people.  \nReferences to third party material made in this specification are made in good faith. Pearson does not endorse, approve or accept responsibility for the content of materials, which may be subject to change, or any opinions expressed therein. (Material may include textbooks, journals, magazines and other publications and websites.)  \nAll information in this specification is correct at time of publication.  \nOriginal image by © Velishchuk Yevhen/Shutterstock  \nISBN 978 1 446 95141 5  \nAll the material in this publication is copyright  \n© Pearson Education Limited 2020  \nSummary of changes in Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business  \n\n| Summary of changes made between previous issue and this current issue | Page\u003Cbr>number |\n| --- | --- |\n| 2.5.1 Progression to university\u003Cbr>University recognition and articulations section updated and reflects new website | 11 |\n| 3.2.1 English language requirements\u003Cbr>Reverted wording back to previous issue | 16 |\n| 4. Programme Structure\u003Cbr>Two new units added to optional units at Level 4 to meet locally devised needs:\u003Cbr>Unit 51 Executive Recruitment Solutions\u003Cbr>Unit 52 Human Capital Management | 26 |\n| 6.5.2 Compensation of HNC.\u003Cbr>Clarified statement by inserting words “attempted but” as is the case with the wording on compensation of HND | 74 |\n| Unit Descriptor Updates:\u003Cbr>Unit 28 Launching a New Venture:\u003Cbr>Assessment criteria P7 amended | 259 |\n| Appendix 1\u003Cbr>ACCA exemptions updated to reflect current ACCA qualifications CIPS exemptions withdrawn | 417 |\n\nIf you need further information on these changes or what they mean, contact us via our website at: [qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html](qualifications.pearson.com/en/support/contact-us.html).  \nContents  \n1 Introduction 1  \n1.1 The Student Voice 1  \n1.2 Why choose Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals? 1  \n1.3 HN Global 2  \n1.4 Qualification titles 3  \n1.5 Qualification codes 3  \n1.6 Awarding institution 3  \n1.7 Key features 4  \n1.8 Collaborative development 5  \n1.9 Professional Body exemptions 6  \n1.10 Apprenticeship Standards 6  \n2 Programme purpose and objectives 7  \n2.1 Purpose of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business 7  \n2.2 Objectives of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business 7  \n2.3 Aims of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Business 8  \n2.4 Aims of the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business 10  \n2.5 What could these qualifications lead to? 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