HND in Business

Higher National Diploma (HND) — Business Level 5

Duration: 2 years

Total modules: 8 modules (Year 1), 7 modules (Year 2)

Year 1

1st Semester

• Business and Business Environment (Unit 1)
• Marketing Process and Planning (Unit 2)

2nd Semester

• Accounting Principles (Unit 5)
• Innovation and Commercialisation (Unit 8)
• Digital Business in Practice (Unit 14)

3rd Semester

• Human Resource Management (Unit 3)
• Leadership and Management (Unit 4)
• Managing a Successful Business Project (Unit 6)

Year 2

1st Semester

• Research Project (Unit 19)
• Organisational Behaviour (Unit 20)

2nd Semester

• Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities (Unit 24)
• Launching a New Venture (Unit 28)
• Managing and Running a Small Business (Unit 29)

3rd Semester

• Digital Marketing (Unit 34)
• Planning Social Media Campaigns (Unit 35)

You will study through a combination of applied and contextualised approaches – meaning you’ll learn through real-world examples alongside understanding the theory behind business and entrepreneurship.

You will study in a blended learning format, with units delivered online, ready for you to study at your own pace, but complemented with face-to-face classes and tutorials.

The course is designed to be flexible, and is available to study alongside any existing lifestyle commitments, with evening and weekend classes available. Usual delivery methods include lectures, classroom discussions, case studies, group work and presentations. Each unit is assigned a national level indicator of 4 or 5, indicating the relative intellectual demand, complexity and depth of study, and learner autonomy.

At Level 5 the emphasis is on application and evaluation of contrasting ideas, principles, theories and practices, greater specialisation in the field of study, and an increasing independence in systematic enquiry and analysis.

This HND is suitable for all budding entrepreneurs, including younger learners or mature students. If you’re looking to progress onto a University degree, or boost your employment prospects, this course is for you.

You must be over 18 years of age.

Financial assistance is available if needed, with the course eligible for student loans to help you cover the costs.

Throughout your studies you’ll also receive personal support through your tutors, helping you to achieve the best possible experience and results whilst studying with us.

Once you’ve completed the programme, Acquire will also support you in your further development; whether that’s helping you find the next step in your studies or through employability support.

Progression to BA (Hons) Top up.