HND / Level 5 in
Business Management

The credits earned from an HND are equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate programme. A majority of universities in the UK, and internationally, will give you a placement in the final (Third) year of an undergraduate degree course.

COURSE DETAILS

Level 5 qualification, the HND (equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree) with an embedded level 4 qualification, the HNC – Leading to the final year of a Bachelor’s Programmed.
HND in Business is designed to progressively deepen your knowledge of business and management by giving you insight into various areas such as marketing, finance, and business strategy. You will also work on your own business research project, providing you an opportunity to practically apply your business concepts.
The credits earned on an HND are equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate programme, many universities in the UK and internationally can give you a place on the third or final year of a degree course (instead of making you start at the beginning).

YOUR FUTURE PATHWAY

An Inside Look Into HND / Level 5 in Business (Business Management)

Pearson

HND in Business is designed to progressively deepen your knowledge of business and management by giving you insight into various areas such as marketing, finance, and business strategy. You will also work on your own business research project, providing you an opportunity to practically apply your business concepts.

Each individual unit carries 15 credits. You are required to secure 240 credits to complete your HND in business management.

YEAR 1:

Mandatory Core Units:

  • Business and the Business Environment
  • Marketing Essentials
  • Human Resource Management
  • Management and Operations
  • Management Accounting
  • Managing a Successful Business Project

Optional Units:

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • Financial Accounting

YEAR 2:

Core Mandatory Units

  • Research Project
  • Organisational Behaviour

Specialist Mandatory Units:

  • Operations and Project Management
  • Understanding and Leading Change
  • Global Business Environment

Optional Units:

  • Tapping into New and International Markets
  • Pitching and Negotiation Skills

Students are assessed through practical tasks, work projects, assignments and written work during their time on the course.

2 Years (4 Days A Week)

  • For entry in an HND / Level 5 programme, the student must have at least one of the following in academics

    • A level or Intermediate
    • A BTEC level-3 qualification in Business
    • Other related level-3 qualifications or recognised equivalent qualification
    • An Access to a Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution
    • Related work experience (two years or more of relevant full-time work experience). As part of our entry requirements, applicants who may not have the necessary qualifications, may be considered through their relevant work experience (3 years minimum). As part of the application process, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV and a reference letter from employers.

    The students will also be required to prove their fluency in English language. Overseas students for whom English is not their mother-tongue will need to provide evidence that their English is good enough to keep up with the course. This can be any one of the following:

    • IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in both Reading and Writing
    • CEFR level B2
    • PTE 51
    • Or approved equivalent.

All online study materials and student handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated a tutor for academic support who you can contact as required by phone and email. You will also have access to a Student Support Coordinator for administrative support. You will also complete an online induction and have access to an online virtual learning environment.

SAM Institute Of Management Skills HND / Level 5 programme takes 2 years to complete and is delivered On Campus / Online via Flexible Distributed Learning method.

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme

In addition to a completed application form:

  • Copies of your relevant certificates and transcripts.
  • One suitable work reference.

Key highlights of course

FAQs

The Higher National Diploma / Level 5 is equivalent to the first two (2) years of an undergraduate degree programme

The HND will be awarded by Pearson (BTEC)

For entry in an HND programme, the student must have at least one of the following in academics

  • A level or intermediate
  • A BTEC level-3 qualification in Business
  • Other related level-3 qualifications or recognised equivalent qualification
  • An Access to a Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved Further Education institution
  • Related work experience (two years or more of relevant full-time work experience). As part of our entry requirements, applicants who may not have the necessary qualifications, may be considered through their relevant work experience (3 years minimum). As part of the application process, applicants will be required to provide a copy of their CV and a reference letter from employers.

The students will also be required to prove their fluency in English language. Overseas students for whom English is not their mother-tongue will need to provide evidence that their English is good enough to keep up with the course. This can be any one of the following:

  • IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in both Reading and Writing
  • CEFR level B2
  • PTE 51
  • Or approved equivalent.

We offer Need and Merit Based scholarships on case to case basis. Contact our admissions team for more information on scholarships.

Total Credits

This Higher National Diploma consists of 6 mandatory units with 2 optional units in the first year and 5 mandatory units with 2 optional units in the second year, leading to a combined total of 240 credits.

Did you know

97% of our graduates are in employment or further study within six months of graduating

Oppurtunities after course

Upon successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma, you will be eligible to directly gain admission to over 150 UK and International universities

This course helps to

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Take on the responsibility for management and leadership

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Improve your knowledge in your course subject area

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Gain access to lessons catered to you

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And most importantly, gain a guaranteed university placement

Done with HND course? Have a Look at Our BA (Top Up) Qualification in Business Management Course

Once you are done with the Higher National Diploma, you can continue your educational journey by joining the BA Top Up qualification. For more information