HND Business and Management

UCAS code: 21NN

Start date: September and January

Course length: full time: two years, part time: two-four years

Campus: Kedleston Road site, Derby Campus

The HND course introduces you to the core range of business and management subjects, including human resource management, accounting, marketing, economics, operations and business planning. Not only will you learn about these areas, and how they all integrate and function together, but you'll see and learn how they can be applied to real business situations.

You'll develop an approach that is both questioning and reflective. You'll develop your innovative and entrepreneurial skills, and your personal skills including report writing and presentations, research, individual and group working skills, leadership skills and your self confidence. All of which are vital in any business role.

During the second stage of the HND you'll learn more advanced techniques and have the choice to specialise on one of our four pathways in Enterprise, Marketing, Finance and Human Resource Management.

You'll be supported throughout your time here by your personal tutor who will make sure that your learning stays on track and can also help you tailor your studies depending on your career aspirations.

This all means you'll have a wealth of knowledge to take in to your employment, or you can carry on studying and top up your HND to an honours degree in business, marketing, enterprise, finance or HRM.

Stage one

You will study these modules:

• Business Skills and HRM
• Marketing Fundamentals
• Managing Accounts
• New Venture Creation
• Introduction to Operations Management
• Contemporary Business

Stage two

You will study these modules:

• Business and Study Skills Development
• Business Strategy Analysis and Applications
• Economics for Management
• Managing the Global Workforce

And you will choose two options from a specific pathway:

Enterprise options:

• Enterprise Management
• Innovation and Knowledge Transfer

Finance options:

• Business Accounting
• Business Planning and Control

Human Resource Management options:

• Employee Development 
• Resourcing People in Organisations

Marketing options:

• Marketing Research
• Sales and Key Account Management

Our entry requirements are usually 160 UCAS points, of which at least 120 will be from your core A2s (full A levels) or equivalent qualifications such as BTEC Diploma, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Highers etc.

We'll accept up to 40 points towards the total from level 3 qualifications such as AS levels (where those AS levels are not taken on to A2 level), the Extended Project or Music qualifications.

We don't accept points from Key Skills Level 3. If you have any questions about what is or isn't accepted, please contact our Admissions team.

We also accept the Access to HE Diploma.

Your points at level 3 will be in addition to 5 GCSEs at grade C or equivalent level 2 qualifications.

This is a classroom based course.

UK/EU students

• Full time: £7,700 (each year)
• £965 per module (you usually take 12 of these modules in total)

International students

• Full time: £9,945 (per year)

*These fees apply if you're starting this course between September 2013 and August 2014. We recommend you check fee details with us though, as they can change. Costs can increase each year.

On completion of the HND you'll have developed a sound understanding of all business functions and how they integrate and function together.

As well as theory, you will have developed your own skills, from group working and being able to organise and prioritise your workload, to attention to detail and problem solving skills. All will increase your employability in a competitive job market.

You can choose to continue your studies with a top-up degree in business.

"The modules I've covered so far have been very interesting and challenging. I especially enjoy taking the modules where I learn new business skills.

I also enjoy the challenge of getting to grips with a subject I've previously struggled with, for me it's marketing, and achieving a higher grade than I expected."

Karl Baker