**Overview**
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 selecte...
**Overview**<br/>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?<br/><br/>This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing.<br/><br/>It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**What youll experience**<br/>On this course, youll<br/><br/><br/>* Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business<br/><br/><br/>* Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders<br/><br/><br/>* Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management<br/><br/><br/>* Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned<br/><br/><br/>You can study this course at Havant & South Downs College in Waterlooville or Isle of Wight College in Newport.<br/><br/>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.<br/><br/>**Careers and Opportunities**<br/>What can you do with a Business HND?<br/><br/>After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:<br/><br/><br/>* marketing<br/><br/><br/>* sales<br/><br/><br/>* publicity<br/><br/><br/>* administration<br/><br/><br/>* ecommerce<br/><br/><br/>* accounting<br/><br/><br/>* financial and risk analysis<br/><br/><br/>* HR<br/><br/><br/>You can also top up your qualification to a degree.<br/><br/>**What jobs can you do with a Business HND?**<br/>Roles our graduates have taken on include:<br/><br/><br/>* business development officer<br/><br/><br/>* recruitment consultant<br/><br/><br/>* publicity officer<br/><br/><br/>* graduate food buyer<br/><br/><br/>* financial analyst<br/><br/><br/>* risk analyst<br/><br/><br/>After 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.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Isle of Wight College
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
002N
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS TariffAccess to HE DiplomaPass the Access to HE Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme48-56 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)48-56 points to include a Higher Level subject. GCSE/National 4/National 55 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)OCR Cambridge Technical DiplomaOCR Cambridge Technical Extended DiplomaScottish Advanced Higher48-56 Tariff points. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 32-36. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)A levelT LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)48-56 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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