
Business HND
Course Overview - Business HND
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 o...
<strong>Overview</strong><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/><strong>What youll experience</strong><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/><strong>Careers and Opportunities</strong><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/><strong>What jobs can you do with a Business HND?</strong><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.
Course Information
2 options available
Some courses vary and have tailored teaching options, select a course option below.
Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
Isle of Wight College
Application Details
29 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
002N
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
56
48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, in any subject.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
48-56 UCAS tariff points to include a Higher Level subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MPP
PPP
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
48-56 points to include a Higher Level subject.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including English
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF)
MM
MP
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF)
MPP
PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MM
MP
OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma
MM
MP
OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma
MPP
PPP
Scottish Advanced Higher
48-56 Tariff points.
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
Cambridge Pre-U score of 32-36.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
D*
D
A level
E,E,D
E,E,E
48-56 points to include a minimum of 1 A level, in any subject.
T Level
P
Pass (D or E in the core)
Welsh 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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Fees and funding
Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
---|---|---|---|
EU, England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £6,355 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |
International | £17,200 | 2025/26 | Year 1 |