The grade dilemma
My comments here are not intended to be deliberately controversial, but are designed to alert managers and aspiring managers, of all ages, to the fact that a first degree is a good option, but not the only option, yes, for some. , maybe for some, but definitely not for others.
As with most careers, a BA or BSc first degree is highly valuable, and if you’re leaving school and moving on to university, choose an appropriate course (business and management related if that’s your field). plan to get in), work hard, and make sure you get the best title possible and enjoy it, you’re only there once. However, if you are about to finish high school or have just finished high school and college is not for you, or if you are in your early twenties and did not go to college, there are many attractive options, including distance learning.
An excellent option available in the UK and dozens of other countries is the Higher National Certificate, followed by the Higher National Diploma, known as the HNC and HND, also known as the basis of the degree. These are accredited by Edexcel BTEC, the UK’s largest and most prestigious accreditation body, recognized internationally. You can take an HNC and HND with a wide range of options, focusing on, for example, management, business, finance, human resources and marketing. An HNC or, better, an HND, is accepted by all employers, and international ones too, as evidence that you are a well-qualified, well-informed and knowledgeable person, who is serious about business and management. For many young managers and specialists, the HND, combined with good experience, will be enough to ensure a high quality and solid start to their careers.
If a degree is still required, as is the case in some professions, students who earn a high HND qualification can find many universities in the UK, USA and Australasia that will accept them in year 3, final year, of a business & management degree.
There is also a range of foundation and introductory level courses and qualifications, suitable for the very young, aged 18-23, who want to get a positive start in their careers, but have not yet taken the university route. Examples of these are the Certificate in Management, the NVQs in Management level 3 and 4, and professional specialist titles such as the Certificate in Quality and the Certificate in Project Management.
Most employers, small, medium, large or giant, will be happy to hire you if you can also show one of these qualifications, of course showing that you are a hard worker and a good team member. If your goal is to be a young entrepreneur and you hate the idea of working for someone else, these qualifications are for you too. They all help you learn about the basics, the cornerstones on which business and management are built.
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