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HND - Higher National Diploma
Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
Full Time
SEP
2 years
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HND - Higher National Diploma
Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
Full Time
JAN-25
2 years
HND - Higher National Diploma
Al-Maktoum College of Higher Education
Full Time
SEP
2 years
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What will I study?
The HND is the second year of a 2-year course in HRM focussing on the managerial skills needed to succeed within the business sector. The HND can prepare you for a career (or further studies) in a number of specialist areas, for example, Human Resource Management, Marketing, and Financial Services.
You will gain insight into the different factors that influence modern-day businesses as well as the structures and strategies adopted by organisations to develop, grow and succeed.
With business roles being in high demand, particularly within the UK, studying the HND in HRM will provide a pathway into the industry for ambitious and committed students.
Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, have interest in management, looking to refresh your skills and knowledge or are simply seeking a change in career, our Business courses are for you.
What will I learn?
Develop knowledge and skills required for employment in a business environment
Acquire skills and knowledge in key business functions such as Management, Marketing, and Accounting as well as developing knowledge and skills in Economics, Communication, Problem Solving and the influence of technology on the business environment and businesses themselves
Provide a grounding for students looking to start up their own business by integrating a Business Fundamentals unit while exploring emerging digital business models and getting an introduction to accounting
Develop study and research skills.
Develop transferable skills including Core Skills to the levels demanded by employers.
Accreditation
Professional recognition represents the biggest and most difficult barrier facing the HNC/D awards. The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) represents over 145,000 members both in the UK and abroad and has established itself as a key policy influencer and voice for the profession. CIPD qualifications are regarded as the standard for the industry and the CIPD accredits and delivers CIPD awards across the UK and beyond. Prior to 2011 the CIPD endorsed the HNC award subject to identified units being undertaken. However, the CIPD has refined and repositioned its model, aligning the higher level awards at Masters (SCQF 11) level, introducing a new level and pathways and more recently premising their qualifications on a set of professional principles. These changes in structure and approach have served to widen the gap between the CIPD awards and the HNC/D awards. While CIPD no longer accepts the HNC/D for exemptions to its professional qualifications, learners would be able to apply on an individual basis requesting exemption for particular subjects on the basis of the units successfully achieved in the HNC/D.
Students living in
England
Students from England
2022-23: £5,400. This is for reference only.
Students from Scotland
2022-23: £1,205. This is for reference only.
Students from Wales
2022-23: £5,400. This is for reference only.
Students from Northern Ireland
2022-23: £5,400. This is for reference only.
Students from Channel Islands
2022-23: £5,400. This is for reference only.
Students from EU
2022-23: 8,100. This is for reference only.
Students from International
2022-23: 8,100. This is for reference only.