East Sussex College
UCAS Code: 36X2 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
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;
Level 3 qualification in Business or any other relevant subject, including 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.
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About this course
**What will I study?**
The HND in Business provides the tools to elevate your career by equipping you with a competitive edge. Through a blend of research, independent study, directed learning, and real-world scenarios, you’ll develop both knowledge and practical skills, making you a well-rounded candidate sought after by employers.
This course is perfect if you aim to complete levels 4 and 5 of your studies and then progress to a one-year top-up at a university for a full undergraduate degree.
Modules
Year 1 (Units)
Business and the Business Environment
Marketing Processes and Planning
Human Resource Management
Leadership and Management
Accounting Principles
Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson Set)
Innovation & Commercialisation
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Year 2 (Units)
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Operations Management
Procurement and Supply Chain Management
Research Project (Pearson Set)
Pitching and Negotiation Skills
Planning for Growth
Marketing pathway
Organisational Behaviour
Marketing Insights and Analytics
Digital Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Research Project (Pearson Set)
Developing Individuals, Teams, and Organisations
Planning for Growth
Assessment methods
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
Tuition fees
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Top job areas of graduates
The number of business studies graduates fell significantly last year after a long period of increase. But there were still more than 14,000 degrees awarded and this is the third most popular subject for new graduates. Because so many graduates get business studies degrees, you can find them everywhere in the economy, and very few jobs are completely out of reach for a good business studies graduate. Around 40% go into jobs in finance, sales, recruitment, management (particularly retail) or marketing. There is also a small (but well paid) group who take their technical skills into computing and IT. Thousands of graduates from this subject go into professional jobs every year, and average starting salaries are above the average for all subjects and particularly healthy in London where they top £25k. Graduates with good degree grades in business studies are much more likely to get good jobs, so don’t be complacent, and keep a close eye on your grades.
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