This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to an undergraduate degree. It aims to provide an educational foundation for a range of administrative and management careers in business, specialised studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment and enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment.

The HND will give you a comprehensive overview of business practices and disciplines, providing you with the real, practical skills needed in today's competitive international business environment. Successful completion of the HND will open up many career opportunities for you. This practical and intensive programme allows you to gain an internationally recognized business qualification in just 24 months.

Fully validated by edexcel, one of the world's leading examining and awarding bodies, this HND qualification is recognized and respected by employers and higher education institutions around the world.

• Minimum of one A level (in an appropriate subject) plus three GCSEs grade C or above, or
• BTEC National Award or GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or equivalent. Or Any equivalent overseas qualification
• Completion of High School Certificate and relevant work experience
• IELTS 5.0 Or any equivalent english language skill

What are the career prospects?
Students receive a Diploma from Edexcel and some go on to pursue careers in a wide range of businesses. Students are also eligible to obtain a degree by completing the one year BA(Hons) Business Management or Marketing course at any UK university.

Course structure
To achieve the HND qualification, students are required to complete twelve units over the course durations period; eight of them are Core units and four of them are Specialist units.

Core units (Level 4)
All students must take the following 8 core units (total 120 credits):

1. Business Environment (15 credits)
2. Managing Communications, Knowledge and Information (15 credits)
3. Organisations and Behaviour (15 credits)
4. Marketing Principles (15 credits)
5. Aspects Of Contract And Negligence for Business (15 credits)
6. Managing Business Activities to Achieve Results (15 credits)
7. Marketing Intelligence (15 credits)
8. Management Financial Resources and Decisions (15 credits)

Specialist units (Level-5)
All students must take the following any 8 specialist units (total 125 credits):

1. Personal and Professional Development (15 credits)
2. Marketing Planning (15 credits)
3. Working with and Leading People (15 credits)
4. Business Strategy (15 credits)
5. Business Decision Making (15 credits)
6. Sales Planning and Operations (15 credits)
7. Advertising and Promotion in Business (15 credits)
8. Reserch Project (20 credits)

Assessment
The course is assessed by end of term exams and assignments. Each unit is internally assessed and graded by qualified Tutors / Assessors and Internal Verifiers. The final assessment is done by an Edexcel External Examiner. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit and Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.

Awarding body
Edexcel (BTEC)

Qualification level
QCF Level-5

Qualification type
Higher National Diploma

Course Commencement
September and January

Duration of the course
2 Years

Hours per week in class
15 hours (full time daytime study)

Progression
You may also top-up your HND to BA (Hons) Business Administration, Management or Marketing at most of the UK universities.

Award and Certification
On successful completion of all the examinations, students are awarded the Edexcel (BTEC) HND certificate.