HND
Business
Introducing the core topics in the world of business and management
Course Overview
Why take this course?
Have the chance to study at one of two partner colleges while receiving the reassurance that we’ll actively manage your course and provide you with all the support you need.
This course trains you to be a great business all-rounder leading to effective performance and progression in the workplace.
What will I experience?
On this course you can:
- Gain a thorough grounding in essential business management functions
- Study at either South Downs College in Waterlooville or The Isle of Wight College in Newport, whichever is most convenient for you
- Proceed to a full degree by doing a ‘top up’ at the University of Portsmouth or elsewhere
What opportunities might it lead to?
Once you graduate, you’ll gain an established and nationally recognised qualification that will equip you for employment in a wide range of business settings.
Here are some routes our graduates have pursued:
- business development and consultancy
- recruitment
- emarketing
- publicity
- financial and risk analysis
One of the highlights for me has been hearing numerous guest speakers tell tales of real business, bringing the course to life.
Jessica Harris, HND Business student
Key Facts
- UCAS Course Code:
- 002N
- Duration
- 2 years
- Entry
120 points to include a minimum of 1 A level at grade D or above.
Other qualifications- Fees
UK/EU/Channel Islands and Isle of Man full-time students: £6,000 p/a*
International full-time students: £10,500 p/a*
*Please note that all fees are subject to annual increase.- Contact
- bus.admissions@port.ac.uk
+44 (0)23 9284 8200 - Department
- Portsmouth Business School
Subject:
Business and Management
Find out what our students say about studying at Portsmouth, including:
- Insight into different aspects of the business world
- Lecturers who are experienced in their field and are passionate about sharing their knowledge
- Excellent work placement opportunities and careers support
Visit us at our open day
Wed 10 Jul
Structure & Teaching
Year one
Over the two years of the course, you’ll develop a broad understanding of how business operates and focus on specific topics which fall under the business umbrella.
Core units in this year include:
- Marketing
- Business Finance
- Business Law
- Business Environment
- Data Management
- Business Strategy
- Organisational Theories
- A Research Project
Some of the options you could choose from in this year include:
- Project Management
- Management Accounting
- Applied Marketing
- Small Business Enterprise
- Financial Accounting
- Working With and Leading People
Year two
Core units in this year include:
- HND Business Strategy
- HND Data Management
- HND Research Project
Some of the options you could choose from in this year include:
- HND Business Excellence
- HND Business Law: Further Principles
- HND Business Psychology
- HND Event Management
- HND Human Resource Development
- HND Promotional Strategy
Teaching and Assessment
You will encounter a range of teaching methods, from lectures, seminars and tutorials to workshops and team-based projects. We aim to provide a stimulating and friendly learning environment enabling you to practice your skills ready for professional work.
How are you assessed?
We ensure a balance in assessment approaches to suit your differing learning styles. Here’s how we assess your work:
- individual and group coursework
- examinations
- online activities
- practical exercises
Visit us open day
Facilities & Features
Partner Colleges
Study at one of two partner colleges
Computing
Great working spaces with high-spec PCs, Macs and printing facilities
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment
Partner Colleges
Have the chance to study at one of two partner colleges while receiving the reassurance that we’ll actively manage your course and provide you with all the support you need.
Computing
We have invested heavily in open access computer suites across campus. Great working spaces with high-spec PCs (multimedia and CAD), Macs and printing facilities. There is also more specialised software and equipment available such as large format printing, audio-visual equipment and language laboratories. Should you need any assistance, there are specialist technicians on hand to support you in using the facilities.
University Library
Modern, comfortable and a great learning environment, our library offers a wealth of information including 400,000 books, DVDs, maps and thousands of online ejournals and newspapers. Many electronic resources are available anywhere, 24/7 and our friendly staff are always on hand to help.
Careers & Opportunities
Career prospects
There will be a range of areas within business for which you will be fully qualified, including marketing, sales, administration, ecommerce, accounting and human resource management.
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
- business development officer
- recruitment consultant
- publicity officer
- graduate food buyer
- financial analyst
- risk analyst
Career planning
Finding a job is a competitive business, but the statistics show that 89 per cent of our 2011graduates went into employment, further study or training within six months of finishing their degrees.
To make sure you take the right steps on your career path, we’re here to give you help, support and advice throughout your study. Even after you’ve graduated, we continue to give you support for up to five years.
Employers tell us that they want graduates to be able to demonstrate certain skills when they come out of university. Our courses take account of this. We make sure we prepare you for employment through work-related learning, projects, placements and working in simulated environments that are designed to prepare you for the working world.
Open Day
Our next open day is Wed 10 July
VISIT US! Have a look around and get a feel for what it’s like to live and study here. We’ll be on hand to talk to you about your course interests and show you all of our amazing facilities. You’ll also get to meet tutors and other students…
Application, Fees and Funding — find out more