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Higher National Diploma HND in Business

Online Distance Learning

About the Course

The HND in Business is a modular distance learning business programme. It is a major workplace qualification course which includes a broad range of highly relevant business and management subject areas, making it ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private of public sector business.

The HND in Business is also recognised as being equivalent to the first two years of a UK degree. After 1 year of extra study, with entry into the 3rd and final year 3 at a UK, USA, or Australian University, it can become a BA Honours Degree. The HND has 16 units.

Accreditation Body

Edexcel BTEC Foundation

Entry Requirements

  • Applicants must be over 18 years of age
  • Good School Grades - 55% +
  • English language fluency to IELTS Level 5.5.

Start Dates

Every Monday, except UK Bank Holidays.

Duration

18 to 24 months.

Content

Personal Development Unit

* part of Managing Professional Development Unit

  • Self Assessment Activities
  • Personal Development Planning
  • Personal Development Journal

Eight Core Subject Units

  • Marketing
  • Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
  • Organisations and Behaviour
  • Business Environment
  • Common Law I
  • Business Decision Making
  • Business Strategy
  • Research Project

Eight Specialist Units

  • Environmental Management
  • Business Ethics
  • Human Resources Management
  • Managing Activities to Achieve Results
  • Managing Professional Development
  • Project Management
  • Quality Management
  • Working with and Leading People

Assessment

Students need to complete 4 assignments per module (except for Research Project).

Study Timetable

Each Unit typically takes about 4 to 6 weeks with 4 assessed assignments. The complete course should take approximately 18 to 24 months.

Tutor Support

Following registration, our students will be allocated a UK-based tutor who will be available by telephone, fax and email to discuss your course work and give advice and guidance on assignments.

Study fees

£2200 GBP

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