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Higher National Diploma - HND
Isle of Wight College
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
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Higher National Diploma - HND
Havant and South Downs College - South Downs Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Higher National Diploma - HND
Isle of Wight College
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a an exam type
Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing.It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of one of our selected Business, Finance or Marketing courses at our main campus in Portsmouth.
What you'll experienceOn this course, you'll* Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business* Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders* Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management* Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learnedYou can study this course at Havant & South Downs College in Waterlooville or Isle of Wight College in Newport.After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management degree course at our main campus in Portsmouth.
Careers and OpportunitiesWhat can you do with a Business HND?After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:* marketing* sales* publicity* administration* ecommerce* accounting* financial and risk analysis* HRYou can also top up your qualification to a degree.
What jobs can you do with a Business HND?Roles our graduates have taken on include:* business development officer* recruitment consultant* publicity officer* graduate food buyer* financial analyst* risk analystAfter you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
Exam type
A levelA level:
EEE - EED Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Scottish Advanced Higher:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
UCAS Tariff:
48 - 56 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma:
MM - MP Grades / Points required
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma:
MPP - PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF):
MM - MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF):
MPP - PPP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MM - MP Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016):
D* - D Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
MPP - PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
P Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, in any subject.
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications
48-56 Tariff points.
48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, in any subject.
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
Cambridge Pre-U score of 32-36.
48-56 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.
48-56 points to include a Higher Level subject.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Pass (D or E in the core)
48-56 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
Students living in
England
£6,165 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,165 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,165 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,165 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£6,165 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£6,165 per year
Students from EU
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£17,200 per year
Students from International
£17200 Per year
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