HND Business and Finance Course Online

Cost£4,000.00
Duration24 months
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible

About this course

HND Business and Finance Course. Study online at your own pace over 24 months, fitting learning around your work and personal commitments.

The course covers core business and finance topics including accounting principles, financial management, marketing, and business strategy. You'll need a related Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience to enrol. Students must be 19 or over.

You'll finish with a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business and Finance, equivalent to the first two years of a degree.

Who this course is for

The Edexcel Level 5 HND qualification is a UK accredited course which is internationally recognised.

The HND is a modular business programme equivalent to the first two years of a degree and with one year extra study at a UK University it can become a BA Honours Degree.

We offer a Top Up BA Hons Business course, also online which you can access once you have completed your HND.

This qualification is a foundation course, aimed at students who would like a good knowledge of all business accounting and finance aspects.

As the HND is part of the Qualifications and Framework (RQF), it has transferable credits of a minimum of 240.

The HND in Business Accounting and Finance has 15 units.

Entry requirements

Students must be over 19 years of age English language fluency to IELTS Level 5.5. (International students only) Have a related Level 3 qualification or related work experience (paid or unpaid)

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of accounting principles and financial reporting.
  • You'll study financial management and how businesses plan and control budgets.
  • You'll explore marketing strategy and how organisations reach their customers.
  • You'll learn about business operations, management, and organisational behaviour.
  • You'll analyse data to support business decision-making.
  • You'll build understanding of the economic and legal environment businesses operate in.

How you will learn

You'll study through online materials at a pace that suits you. Each module is assessed through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll have access to a personal tutor throughout the course for guidance and feedback on your work.

What you will need to bring

The course fees cover all study materials and assessments. Brighton School of Business and Management will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assistant accountant, supports financial reporting and bookkeeping for a business.
  • Finance assistant, handles day-to-day financial administration and records.
  • Trainee accountant, works toward a professional accounting qualification while in role.
  • Business analyst, reviews financial and operational data to improve performance.
  • Accounts administrator, manages invoices, payments, and financial records.
  • Junior financial controller, assists with budgeting and financial planning.

What you could study next

  • BA Honours in Business, a one-year top-up degree available online once you complete the HND, giving you a full honours degree.
  • AAT Professional Diploma in Accounting, a recognised route into accountancy for those focusing on finance.
  • ACCA Qualification, the professional accounting qualification for those aiming toward a chartered accountant role.