Higher National Diploma (HND)
HND in Business
Practical business skills for the workplace, with the option to top up to a full degree later.
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Continue- Duration
- 2 years
- Study mode
- Online & on campus
- Locations
- London, Birmingham, Leeds, Nottingham4 cities
- Intakes
- 4 a year
Why study an HND in Business?
A hands-on course built around real workplace tasks. You gain the practical skills employers need, then top up to a full degree if you choose.
- Job-ready skills in management, marketing and finance
- Top up to a degree in about one more year
- Study around work: 2 set days a week, 1 online and 1 on campus
What you’ll study
The building blocks of business.
Business environmentHow organisations work and what shapes them.
Marketing essentialsReaching customers and building a brand.
Managing a projectPlanning and delivering a real project.
Human resource managementRecruiting, developing and supporting people.
Applying your skills to real organisations.
Organisational behaviourHow people and teams work together.
Business lawThe legal basics every business needs.
Financial reportingPreparing and reading business accounts.
Work-based projectSolving a real problem for an organisation.
Example modules, assessed mainly through coursework and presentations.
Where it can lead
HND graduates work in roles such as:
Team leaderSupervise people and daily operations.
Business administratorKeep an office or department running.
Sales or marketingWin and look after customers.
HR assistantSupport recruitment and staff.
Your own businessPlan and launch your own venture.
Top-up degreeTurn your HND into a full honours degree.
Entry requirements
- Age: 18 or over at the start of the course
- Qualifications: qualifications or relevant work experience, assessed by the college
- Interview: a short interview and written task
- English: a language test may be required if English isn’t your first language
How to apply
Apply for this course- 1. Short formYour details only. No documents needed.
- 2. Adviser callWe confirm your eligibility and options.
- 3. InterviewPrepared with your adviser’s support.
- 4. EnrolmentStudent finance arranged, ready to start.