New College Swindon University Centre
UCAS Code: B524 | Higher National Diploma - HND
Entry requirements
A level
Preferably, one A Level should be in a related subject
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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About this course
**Unlock Your Leadership Potential with the HND Leadership and Management**
Are you ready to step into the world of business and make your mark as a leader? The **HND Leadership and Management** is your gateway to building the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in a fast-paced business environment.
At Level 4, you’ll explore the foundations of business, develop essential leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience through practical activities and workplace scenarios. From teamwork and communication to research and analysis, you’ll build a toolkit of transferable skills that are in high demand across industries.
At Level 5, take your expertise to the next level with advanced units aligned to the Occupational Standard for Operations or Departmental Manager. Learn to lead with confidence, tackle complex business challenges, and aspire to roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or Specialist Manager. This course also prepares you for further study at Level 6 or professional qualifications, opening doors to even greater career opportunities.
Whether you’re a young professional eager to start your journey or a mature learner ready for a new challenge, this course combines theory and practice to help you stand out in the business world. By the end of your studies, you’ll not only understand the principles of leadership and management but also know how to apply them to make a real impact. This course is designed to give students a wide ranging yet detailed insight into the world of business. Students will study key areas from the business world which allows them to graduate with a sound and comprehensive knowledge of business organisations and their functions. The versatility of this HND is such that students can easily specialise into specific areas of business (Marketing/HR etc) upon graduation as they will have acquired the necessary skills and competencies to thrive. Small class sizes in dedicated teaching rooms and varied assessment methods also make this course attractive for those who want value for money from their HE experience rather that the anonymous ‘lecture hall’ environment prevalent at many UK universities.
Start your journey toward becoming the leader you’ve always aspired to be with the **HND Leadership and Management**. Your future in business starts here!
Modules
(15 relates to credit value for each unit)
1 The Contemporary Business Environment 15
2 Marketing Processes and Planning 15
3 Management of Human Resources 15
4 Leadership and Management 15
5 Accounting Principles 15
6 Managing a Successful Business Project 15
7 Operational Planning and Management 15
8 Digital Business in Practice 15
9 Organisational Behaviour Management 15
10 Managing and Leading Change 15
11 Principles of Operations Management 15
12 Business Strategy 15
13 Business Information Technology Systems 15
14 Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations 15
15 Business Communications and Relationship Management 15
16 Business Data Analytics and Insights 15
**Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual
module may change**
Assessment methods
Assignment based but also includes presentations, academic poster discussions and production of research projects. Presentations
will be both individual and group focused.
Tuition fees
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Extra funding
The Principal’s Higher Education Scholarship is open to students who are starting the first year of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) at New College Swindon. There is one scholarship awarded per academic year. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for either an HNC/HND programme. There are no restrictions on the duration of study (part-time or full-time)
The Uni
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
New College Swindon
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