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HND Business Course Online

Cost£4,000.00
Duration24 months
DeliveryOnline
StartFlexible
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About this course

HND Business Course. Study online at your own pace, fitting learning around work and other commitments. The course is for learners aged 18 or over with a related Level 3 qualification or relevant work experience. It typically takes 24 months to complete.

This HND business qualification covers all core areas of business, from finance and marketing to management and strategy. It is equivalent to the first two years of a degree. With one further year of study at a UK university, it can lead to a full BA Honours Degree.

You'll finish with a Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business.

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 of 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 a foundation course, aimed at students who would like a good knowledge of all Business 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 has 15 units.

Entry requirements

Students must be over 18 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 business management principles and practice.
  • You'll study marketing, including planning and consumer behaviour.
  • You'll explore financial management and business accounting.
  • You'll examine human resource management and organisational behaviour.
  • You'll analyse business strategy and decision-making.
  • You'll build skills in research, communication, and professional report writing.

How you will learn

You study online through a modular programme. Each module is assessed through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll have access to a personal tutor throughout the course. Study materials are included in the course fees. You work through the programme at your own pace, submitting work as you complete each unit.

What you will need to bring

Brighton School of Business and Management will confirm anything you need before you start. Study materials are included in the course fees, so you will not need to source them separately.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Business manager, leads teams and oversees day-to-day operations.
  • Operations manager, manages processes and resources across a business.
  • Marketing coordinator, plans and delivers marketing campaigns.
  • HR officer, supports recruitment, training, and staff relations.
  • Project manager, plans and delivers projects within budget and on time.
  • Business development executive, identifies growth opportunities for an employer.

What you could study next

  • BA Honours Business (Top-Up), one further year of study at a UK university converts your HND into a full degree.
  • Level 7 Postgraduate Diploma in Management, a postgraduate route for those wanting to move into senior leadership.
  • CIPD Level 5 Associate Diploma, for those specialising in human resources or learning and development.
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