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Diploma in Business

HND in Business

Introduction

In today’s complex global environment, a strong grasp of business fundamentals is crucial, whether you’re managing a team or launching a new venture. The demand for proactive leaders who understand organizational complexities across various industries is higher than ever.

Our HND in Business at CAS equips you with the tools to advance your career by providing a competitive edge. Through a combination of research, independent study, directed learning, and real-world scenarios, you’ll gain both the knowledge and practical skills needed to become a well-rounded candidate that employers are eager to hire.
This course is ideal if you plan to complete levels 4 and 5 of your studies and then progress to a one-year top-up at a university, ultimately earning a full undergraduate degree.

Course Details

Year 1

Units

Unit Credits

1: Business and the Business Environment

15

2: Marketing Processes and Planning

15

3: Human Resource Management

15

4: Leadership and Management

15

5: Accounting Principles

15

6: Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)

15

8: Innovation & Commercialisation

15

9: Entrepreneurial Ventures

15

Year 2

Units

Unit Credits

20: Organisational Behaviour

15

43: Business Strategy

15

51: Brand Management

15

53: Planning for Growth

15

19: Research Project (Pearson Set)

30

37: Pitching and Negotiation Skills

15

46: Developing Individuals, Teams, Organisation

15

 

Various methods are used for the best learning outcomes. one unit each for HNC and HND, have an assessment that is set by Pearson. All assignments will ensure that the requirements of the employers are fulfilled and so that you may be able to seek further education. 

Knowledge and understanding are evaluated through

  • Coursework, often based on case studies
  • Essays
  • Time–based activity including examinations

Cognitive development is evaluated through

  • Coursework
  • Examinations
  • Project work

Practical skills are evaluated through

  • Practical reports with planning documentation
  • Portfolio completion
  • Presentations

Transferable skills are evaluated through

  • Project work
  • Group work

Acceptable entry profile includes:

  • Level 3 qualification in Business or any other relevant subject, including international equivalent.
  • GCE Advanced Level with strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject, or international equivalent.
  • International equivalent between GCSE and A levels, supported by 2 years related and provable work experience;
  • GCSE grades at A* to C (or 9 to 4), Level 2 qualification, or international equivalent, supported by 3 years related and provable work experience.
  • 5 years related and provable work experience.

English Proficiency
CEFR B2
Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied Level 3 in United Kingdom are expected to hold an accepted English language B2 (CEFR)

Interview
All applicants must pass an Academic Interview

Certification
The final certificate is issued by Pearson Education.

Process
Application - Supporting Documents - Diagnostics Test - Interview - Final Decision

The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study.

Once students have achieved the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, they can develop

their careers in the business sector by:

  • entering employment
  • continuing existing employment
  • linking with the appropriate professional body
  • committing to continuing professional development, or
  • going to university for a top-up degree programme and continue for Master’s Degree/Phd.
  • Intake : February / October
  • Awarding Institution: Pearson Education
  • Duration: 2 Years FT
  • Awarded Qualification: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business
  • Delivery: Hybrid (on campus & online)
  • Credit Value: 240
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