HND in Business Management

The Business Management HND is designed to help you develop the skills that employers need and want.

These skills will enable you to make an immediate contribution in your role and give you the confidence to influence the strategic direction of the organisation.

This HND offers you the opportunity to follow a broad business-based curriculum. Consequently, it is ideal if you want to keep your career options open. Alongside an exploration of the major business functions (management, marketing and finance) and of the business environment in which they operate, you will consider the legal, ethical and sustainability issues that concern organisations today. You will work on live projects with client organisations and investigate potential business start-up opportunities.

Our HND in Business Management has been designed to meet the needs of employers. You will work on practical work-related assessments, working with real clients, and practising the skills that organisations need to succeed in the modern business environment. You will develop key transferable skills, such as team working and presentation skills, and develop pratical work-related skills, such as project management and web design. You will learn how to become an excellent and persuasive communicator; to think creatively and analytically; to manage projects; to work effectively as a member of a team, with the ability to lead and inspire others; to be self-reliant; to use initiative and to champion an ethical and socially responsible approach to business.

Entry Requirements

Entry is open to persons of 18 years and over, who will have to sit through an interview to assess their suitability.
For speakers of English as a second language: IELTS 6.0 overall, level 6.0 in writing required.

Assessment Method

Students' work on the HNC/D course is assessed via a programme of continuous assessment. Assignments will vary in format and will include individual course work, group work and in-class activities.

Students who successfully complete 8 Higher National units will be a awarded the Higher National Certificate. Successful completion of 16 units will be lead to the award of a Higher National Diploma.

Duration

The HND in Business Management will run on a full-time basis. Days and times to be confirmed.

Fees

A tuition fee of £2,500 per year will apply, however you will be eligible for a student tuition fee loan to cover this cost. You will only make repayments when you earn in excess of £21000 per year. Any outstanding balance remaining after 30 years will be written off.