Guide To BTEC Globally Recognised Qualifications At AIM,USA And Colbourne College, Jamaica ADMISSION AND PROGRAM WEBSITE: www.studyaimusa.org TUTORIAL WEBSITE: www.colbournecollege.weebly.com 1

Table of contents About Us………………………………………………………………………………..........…..3 Registration And Approvals………………………………………………………….............…..6 Study On BTEC Globally Recognized Qualifications…………………………………...…......…9 Some Universities And Colleges Around The World That Offer BTEC Qualifications.............15 University Of Northampton: Degree Top-Up………………………………………….......….17 What Is The Top-Up Degree?................................................................................................................18 Universities And Colleges Accept BTEC– United Kingdom ……………………...…….……..21 Universities And Colleges which Accept BTEC– The Americas………………………....……22 Universities And Colleges Accept BTEC– Other Continents……………………...…….……23 Level 5 Sample Diplomas………………………………………………….…………………....24 Level 7 Sample Diplomas………………………………………………….……………………25 Tuition And Fees………………………………………………………….……………………26 Pathway From The UK L5 To The Doctoral Degree………………………………………….29 Local And International Credential Of BTEC ………...…………………….…....….…………32 From BTEC To Studying And Living In The Us……………………………………..…….……35 Meet Sharmadean Reid ……………………………………………………………………...…39 OFQUAL Accreditation…………………………………………………………….………….40 Student Registration Journey……………………………………………………..…………….41

ABOUT US AIM-USA, FLORIDA COLBOURNE COLLEGE, JAMAICA Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

the American institute of management science (aim-usa): OUR MISSION: AIM-USA, is creating global citizens equipped to live, study, work anywhere in the world because of our focus on strategic business and leadership development, international co- partnerships, integrated learning, research, and vocational skills. OUR PROGRAMS: AIM-USA Partners with Pearson BTEC. BTEC is a globally recognized qualification and one of seven UK Examination Body. BTEC Level 5 and Level 7 Diplomas are recognized by nearly all UK And US Universities for entry onto the final year/s of the Bachelors and Masters Programs. DEGREE TOP-UP: Students start their degree journey at Colbourne College. Upon completing with BTEC Diploma, the destination of these students is final year of university in the United States or United Kingdom for the degree. Students may also study on the degree year wholly distant learning, but attend their graduation ceremony on-campus. HOW WE WORK: Students attend our college for 16-20 Months, earn the Diploma directly from Pearson BTEC, and progress onto final year of university in the US or UK for the Masters, or Bachelors Degree. ​ Students may request our job assistance services when studying abroad and once approved by the Government to work. MODE OF STUDY In the first 16 – 20 Months of the program, students from anywhere in the world can study Distant Learning with AIM-USA. Students may also choose Scheduled Online Classes or In-Class in Jamaica with Colbourne College. For final year (8 Months), the students progress on-campus in the US or UK with the university of choice. Distant learning is also available. Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Colbourne college Is: A legal entity separate from AIM-USA, Florida. AIM-USA recruits students globally to study distant learning on BTEC diplomas. AIM- USA also recruits students to study in-class and online at Colbourne College and for top-up degrees at universities in the US and UK. Is an approved learning centre since 2003 with a reputation for excellence, and is managed and operated by AIM-USA since 2016. Owns a physical campus at 6 Hillview Avenue in Half-Way Tree, Kingston, Jamaica. Teaches BTEC Qualifications to students around the globe. Delivery mode for classes at Colbourne College are: on-campus physical classes in Jamaica, scheduled online classes, and unscheduled distant learning. Registered by the Ministry Of Education, Youth And Information since 2005. Ministry Of Education Registration Volume Number for Colbourne College is IS/02/241/2003 Approved as an International Pearson School to deliver its globally recognized BTEC qualifications. The Pearson assigned centre approval number for Colbourne College is 90869. Officially appointed by University Of Northampton for Students Referral And Counseling. Examination Centre for University Of Worcester for the BA (HONS) Degree In Business (via NCC Education). Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

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Registration and approvals: Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Study on Btec globally recognized qualifications at the American institute of management science (aim-usa) Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

BTEC PROGRAMS AT AIM-USA BTEC NATIONAL DIPLOMA Level 3 Certificate In Aviation Operations – 4 Months Level 3 National Subsidiary Diploma In Aviation Operations – 8 Months Level 3 National Diploma In Aviation Operations – 12 Months BTEC HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA (HND) Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (Management) - 16 Months Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (With Accounting And Finance) - 20 Months Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (With Health Care Management) – 20 Months Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (With Human Resources Management) – 20 Months Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (With Hospitality Management) – 20 Months Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Business (With Hospitality Management, L3 Certificate In Aviation Operations, And Two Foreign Languages) – 24 Months BTEC PROFESSIONAL DIPLOMA (POSTGRADUATE - PgD) BTEC Level 7 Diploma In Strategic Management And Leadership – 12 & 16 Months Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

What is BTEC? What ARE THE NATIONAL DIPLOMA, FOUNDATION DEGREE, AND POST-GRADUATE PROGRAMS OFFERED HERE? Britain has a long history of education and is world-renowned for offering very high standard of education. This makes the UK a huge draw for students looking to study abroad. There were initially six ancient universities in the UK (which now make up the pinnacle of the so-called Russell Group Universities): The University Of Oxford (Founded Before 1167), University Of Cambridge (1209), University Of Glasgow (1451), University Of Aberdeen (1495) And University Of Edinburgh (1583). BTEC offers wide range of professional qualifications chosen by over 1 million learners every year. After 30 years of proven success, employers and higher education institutions across the globe are choosing BTEC-qualified candidates for their practical knowledge and employability skills. Many students use their BTEC qualifications to move up the career ladder and to develop future job prospects. Another option is to progress to university. Many students take advantage of their BTEC HND qualification and join a degree course at the second or even third year. Over 5,000 universities world-wide indicated they will take on BTEC HND and PgD students for final year entry.

AVIATION PROGRAM – BTEC LEVEL 3 NATIONAL DIPLOMAS The Aviation Programs provides aspiring Airline Employees with an overview of the aviation industry, concepts of flight, flight attendant duties and responsibilities, and further looks at safety and service in the industry. This course also looks at the teamwork and coordination among the flight and cabin crew with lively and interactive class formats that allow students to role play and stimulation of customer service scenes and in-flight duties and responsibilities including various aspects of in-flight communication and beverage service. You may enter this program without CXC, SAT, or GED. However we strongly recommend that if you do not have at least four subjects that you apply for the L3 Certificate in Aviation Operation with GED. BTEC Level 3 Nationals are equivalent in standard to A levels, providing specialist qualifications for learners who have a clear line of sight to their future career or are planning to progress through further or higher education. They’re suitable for students aged 16 and over. BTEC National qualifications provide a more practical, real-world way of learning and their value is widely recognised by teaching professionals, employers, higher education and students. On successful completion of a BTEC L3 National qualification, learners can progress to or within employment or continue their learning within the same or related areas of study, enter first year of higher education for the bachelor’s degree, and professional development programmes. Select Link To View Universities And Professional Bodies That Approve this Level 3 Aviation Program: http://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-nationals/aviation-operations- 2010.coursematerials.html#filterQuery=Pearson-UK:Category%2FStakeholder-Recognition Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Foundation Degree PROGRAM BTEC Level 5 diploma IN BUSINESS (WITH Hospitality Management, certificate in Aviation Operation FOR FLIGHT ATTENDANT & Foreign Language) DURATION: 20 MONTHS SOME OF THE COURSE UNITS INCLUDE: Contemporary Hospitality Management Sustainable Tourism Development Business Environment Operations And Project Management Organizational Behavior Human Resources Management Elements Of Marketing Events Planning And Management Rooms Division Management Tour Operations Management Handling Air Passengers - Flight Attendants Onboard Passenger Operations Airfare And Airline Ticketing Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Foundation Degree PROGRAMs BTEC Level 5 diploma IN BUSINESS STUDIES Final Year Is The BA (HONS) Degree CHOOSE A Specialization: Accounting And Finance Business Management Human Resource Management Health And Social Care Management Hospitality Management Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Btec level 5 higher nationals ARE: professional/technical higher education qualifications which are recognised as equivalent to the first two years of an honours degree, and often with lower fees, and smaller group sizes. well-rounded for careers in business, finance, health care management, human resource management, hospitality management, and airline and aviation industry. provide real world experience, as well as academic knowledge. This ensures students leave with knowledge and expertise recognised by employers which give them the flexibility to go straight into employment, or progress to a degree. widely recognised by employers and higher education authorities around the world as the principal technical professional qualification at Levels 4 and 5. Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

SOME OF THE MANY Universities and colleges around the world that offer Btec qualifications: AIM-USA (USA) UK College of Healthcare Sciences (India) Al Khaleej Training & Learning Institute (Saudi Arabia) Colbourne College (Jamaica) Lux International College (Malaysia) Bradford-Rex College of Hospitality & Management (Singapore) Directorate of Technical & Vocational Education (Bahrain ) COLEGIO NACIONAL DE MATEMATICAS (México) University of International Business and Economic (China) University of Transportation Systems and Technology (Ukraine) The Jaffery Institute of Professional Studies (Kenya) Modern Sciences and Arts (MSA) University (Egypt) British Centre of Applied Studies (BCAS) (Quatar) L'ancienne Gendarmerie (France) British College of Banking and Finance (Russia) International Creative Art & Design Academy (Hong Kong) http://www.itseducation.asia/online/BTEC%20progression_university_list.pdf https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/which-universities-accept-btecs/ Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

MASTER’S DEGREE PROGRAM BTEC Level 7 PROFESSIONAL diploma IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP Final Year Is The MASTER OF BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) Strategic Management And Leadership Strategic Marketing Management Strategic Human Resource Management Project Development And Management Strategic Planning Financial Management Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

BTEC LEVEL 7 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN STRATEGIC MANAGEMENT AND LEADERSHIP MBA Top-Up Degree This accredited and extra-ordinarily affordable degree journey starts here with the Postgraduate Diploma and culminates at University Of Northampton to top-up the degree on final year. While there are options to study in-class in UK, students studying final year on distant learning attend the same graduation ceremony as the on-campus learners. The Objectives and Rewards of being a manager: Management jobs are the quickest path to promotion. If earning more money and having power and influence are important to you, enroll in an MBA program today and earn the degree from choice of leading US/UK Universities Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

1) WHAT IS DEGREE TOP-UP? 2) Which Universities Accept BTECs? Earn BTEC L5 or BTEC L7 Qualification within the First 16-20 Months of your study. Progress with your BTEC qualifications onto final year to top-up the degree at a US/ UK/Canadian University 1 A Top Up Degree is a one or two-year degree that can build on your existing BTEC qualification. This means that you don’t have to start a full honours degree from scratch. 2 Example, if you’ve already completed BTEC L5 HND you could get a full honours degree in just one year by enrolling on one of Arden University’s brand new Top Up Degrees. View Arden’s Top-Up Programs Here: https://arden.ac.uk/knowledge-base/learning-styles/distance-learning/what-top-degree 3 1) WHAT IS DEGREE TOP-UP? 2) Which Universities Accept BTECs? Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

FROM BteC TO UNIVERSITY Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

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Over 5000 Universities And Colleges accept btec, here are just some – United kingdom Anglia Ruskin University University of Greenwich University of Wolverhampton University of Bedfordshire Harper Adams University College University of Worcester The University of Bolton University of Huddersfield Bradford University Queens University Belfast University of Central Lancashire University of Wales, Newport London Metropolitan University University of Wales Institute De Montfort University St Patrick’s International College University of Glamorgan Staffordshire University University of Gloucestershire University of Northampton http://www.itseducation.asia/online/BTEC%20progression_university_list.pdf https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/which-universities-accept-btecs/ Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Over 5000 Universities And Colleges accept btec, here are just some – The Americas University at Buffalo, The State University of New York Hawaii Pacific University Laurentian University Iowa State University Southern Illinois University, Carbondale University of Denver Johnson & Wales University Nova Southeastern University Wichita State University Dalhousie University The University of Tulsa Plattsburgh State University of New York, (SUNY) West Texas A&M Monroe College University of Tampa San Francisco State University St Catherine University Mount Saint Vincent University East Carolina University http://www.itseducation.asia/online/BTEC%20progression_university_list.pdf https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/which-universities-accept-btecs/ Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Over 5000 Universities And Colleges accept btec, here are just some – other continents Hong Kong Polytechnic University University of New England (NSW) Heriot Watt University American University in the Emirates Help University College, Kuala Lumpur Queensland University of Technology Middlesex University, Dubai National Economic University, Hanoi University of South Australia Syrian Virtual University University of Technology, Sydney Saxion University Curtain University, Sydney University of Western Australia Parson Paris School of Art and Design Edith Cowan University University of Canterbury Murdoch University University of Otago http://www.itseducation.asia/online/BTEC%20progression_university_list.pdf https://www.oxfordcollege.ac/news/which-universities-accept-btecs/ Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

BTEC LEVEL 5 SAMPLE DIPLOMAOMAS Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

BTEC LEVEL 7 SAMPLE DIPLOMAOMAS Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

AIM-USA annual tuition for btec is the lowest AIM-USA annual tuition for btec is the lowest. See THe comparison of annual rates for 2017 – 2018 ranging from US$1,550 (AIM-USA) – US$17,000 (CAPEL-MANOR). AIM-USA & Colbourne College £1,192 01 LD Training £2,573 02 Croydon College £5,000 03 Tresham College £5,950 04 Capel Manor £11,185 05 Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Did You Know? In 2015, over 25% of the students entering University in England did so with a BTEC qualification 90% of BTEC students are employed full time after graduation – (Progression Pathways, 2016) BTEC qualification can boost life time earnings by £92,000 – (London Economics, 2013)   Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

How you are assessed BTEC National units are assessed internally. All internal assessment is quality assured through a combination of internal verification and external verification which is carried out annually to ensure there is a consistency of the national standard. BTEC Specialist and Professional qualifications are made up of units which are internally assessed through assignments. All internal assessments are quality assured through internal verification and external verification (by Pearson). Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

MAXINE SAMUELS IS a THIRD YEAR DOCTORATE student IN THE United States MAXINE SAMUELS IS a THIRD YEAR DOCTORATE student IN THE United States. VIEW HER PATHWAY FROM THE L5 - l7 - MBA top-Up - PhD Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Live, study and work in the us with your btec higher national or professional l7 qualifications Students with BTEC Nationals, may apply for entry onto a four year US University. Students with BTEC L5 Higher Nationals, And the Professional L7 Qualifications may apply to over 2000 US Universities for advanced placement onto final years of the Bachelor’s and Masters Degrees respectively. According to the US Department Of State, Foreign Students may work in the United States after a period of study, and one full year after completing their programs. Foreign students with an employer willing to file for H1B Status, may be granted up to seven years to work, and a Green Card after that period. Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

ARE YOU CONSIDERING the degree top-UP in the us? BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma was assessed by A2Z Evaluations LLC And World Education Services (WES) at 65 - 75 Credits. BTEC level 7 Extended Diploma was assessed as year one of the master’s degree in similar disciplines. A2Z and WES are approved NACES agencies. NACES is an association of independent, nongovernmental organizations providing credential evaluation services to individuals who have completed part or all of their education outside the United States. The purpose of this evaluation may be for education, professional licensure, immigration or employment in the United States. A2Z and WES represent over 2000 Universities In The United States And Canada. Thus Students seeking to enter US Universities with BTEC Qualifications can be assured of acceptance of the credits onto the final year/s. The University Council Of Jamaica also provided equivalencies of the UK Level 5 Diploma (by NCC) as being equivalent to the Associate Degree. Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

EVALUATION OF BTEC LEVEL 5 AND BTEC LEVEL 7 GLOBAL QUALIFICATIONS BY World education Services (wes), USA FOR DEGREE-TOP-UP IN THE US Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

evaluation of btec level 5 BY A2Z Evaluations, LLC FOR DEGREE TOP-UP IN THE US Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

The University council of Jamaica (ucj) Evaluation OF The UK L5 Higher National Diploma Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

A student’s journey from btec to Studying and living in the us YOUR BTEC QUALIFICATION 1 F1 STUDENT VISA APPLICATION AND APPROVAL 2 UNIVERSITY APPLICATION AND ACCEPTANCE FOR DEGREE TOP-UP 3 WORK AUTHORIZATION 4 WORK EXPERIENCE 5 A student’s journey from btec to Studying and living in the us Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Applying for the top-up degree and the f1 Visa process: Earn BTEC Level 5 HND in Months 1-16 (Management) Or Months 1–20 (Other Specializations) Award Of The Diploma And Official Transcript from BTEC Submit Reference Letter/s (where requested) Provide proof of funding (Tuition) by any one medium: 1) Bank Statement provided by a parent, spouse or relative OR 2) Letter from a sponsor or scholarship from person or organisation. Provide proof of boarding (If you are Not taking up residency on-campus) - Lease provided by a Relative you will be residing with are usually asked for. Acceptance Letter From The Top-Up University Partner SEVIS FORM Issued By The University For The Embassy Embassy Appointment At Your local Consulate (Take #s 1 - 7 along with you for the appointment) Student Visa decision by the consulate Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Work authorization All students who start AIM-USA may choose to complete the degree in the United States Or United Kingdom. This means that you will Work -Study-Live Abroad for a limited period optionally during and after completing the degree. ​ For students studying in the United states, you will need an F1 Student Visa granted by the local US Consular Office in your country.  While in the US you will be allowed to work for periods of your study as well as one full year after completing university.   Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

Obtaining Permanent Legal Status in the US Your US employer may also file for the H1 Visa for you which allows you to work for seven (7) years before filing for the Green Card.  The goal of most International students after they graduate is to remain in the USA to gain work experience relevant to their degree studies. The H1B visa program is designed for and made available to F1 students to achieve this goal while overseas. H1B status is initially granted for a maximum period of three years, but it can be extended for up to six years. This six-year maximum remains in effect no matter how many employers the foreign national has over this time period.   Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

MEET Sharmadean Reid - video Would you like to Apply now on our globally recognized BTEC program? Admission is open. AND/ OR Would you like to work for us a new student recruiter? We are always looking for extra-ordinary team-members. Contact us now. Phone: 1-800-981-2810 / 954-849-5468 (Whatsapp)/ 786-923-1480​​ / 1-876-754-7822  Website: www.studyaimusa.org Email: admission@studyaimusa.org Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

OFQUAL ACCREDITATION The UK HND and PgD are accredited by OFQUAL – UK Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation at www.gov.uk/government/organisations/ofqual. ​                          Pearson BTEC L5 Higher National Diploma     Accreditation Number:  500/8239/5        Pearson BTEC L7 Extended Diploma               Accreditation Number:  501/0998/4 Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

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WHAT IS; BTEC NATIONALS BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS BTEC SPECIALIST AND PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS HOW YOU ARE ASSESSED COST OF BTEC IN THE UK UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES THAT OFFER BTEC UNIVERSITIES AND COLLEGES THAT ACCEPT BTEC DIPLOMAS: THE AMERICAS, THE UNITED KINGDOM, OTHER CONTINENTS WHY CHOOSE BTEC SAMPLE DIPLOMAS US EQUIVALENCE OF THE QUALIFICATIONS Would you like to Apply now or work as a new student recruiter? We are ready to meet you. Contact us at: Phone: 1-800-981-2810 / 954-849-5468 (Whatsapp) / 786-923-1480​​ / 1-876-754-7822 Website: www.studyaimusa.org Email: admission@studyaimusa.org Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA

ARE YOU READY TO APPLY OR WORK WITH US? Go: WWW.STUDYAIMUSA.ORG Phone: 1-800-981-2810 / Whatsapp: 954-849-5468 / 786-923-1480​​ / 1-876-754-7822 Email: admission@studyaimusa.org Prepared By Colbourne College and AIM-USA