HND
Business
- Industry-aligned – Earn globally recognized business certifications to boost your career readiness and employability.
- flexible timetables – Face-to-face and online learning
- City-centre campuses – London, Birmingham, and Manchester
- Strong career focus – Teaching focuses on industry needs.
KEY INFORMATION
Level Of Study
Level 5 - Higher National Diploma
Duration
2 Years
Intakes
September, January, April, June
Locations
London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Leeds
Study Mode
2 days a week (Weekend and evenings timetable available)
Entry Requirements
Apply without Previous Qualifications
*Please note yearly fees may increase in line with inflation & Government guidelines.
Modules Include :
Year 1:
- Accounting Principles (15 credits)
- Entrepreneurial Ventures (15 credits)
- Innovation and Commercialisation (15 credits)
- Leadership and Management (15 credits)
- Management of Human Resources (15 credits)
- Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set) (15 credits)
- Marketing Processes and Planning (15 credits)
- The Contemporary Business Environment (15 credits)
Year 2:
- Business Strategy (15 credits)
- Developing Individuals, Teams & Organisations (15 credits)
- Digital Marketing (15 credits)
- Global Business Environment (15 credits)
- International Marketing (15 credits)
- Organisational Behaviour Management (15 credits)
- Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 credits)
Possible career options include:
- Business Development Manager
- Operations Manager
- Marketing Manager
- Human Resources Manager
- Project Manager
- Sales Director
- Strategy and Planning Manager
- Entrepreneur / Business Owner
Build in-demand Business skills employers need
Develop in-demand business skills that employers need across today’s competitive industries. Gain practical knowledge in management, marketing, finance, and operations aligned with real-world workplace expectations.
Strengthen your ability to lead, plan, and make informed decisions through hands-on learning and applied business concepts. This foundation prepares you for career growth, leadership roles, or further academic progression.
Why Choose a Career in Business?
A career in business offers versatility, stability, and opportunities across nearly every industry worldwide. Business skills are highly transferable, allowing professionals to adapt, grow, and progress into leadership roles.
Business careers encourage strategic thinking, problem-solving, and entrepreneurship, making them ideal for long-term growth. With strong demand for skilled professionals, business opens doors to management, marketing, finance, and beyond.
Do I Qualify?
Choose when you learn with blended learning
Blended learning is a mixture of face-to-face and online teaching, designed to help you balance your studies with work, family, or other responsibilities.
We offer timetables for you to choose from in either London, Birmingham, Bradford, Manchester, Leeds
Daytime students
2 days of tuition per week: one session on campus and the other session delivered live online
Evening and weekend students
2 evenings live online and 1 weekend day face-to-face on campus or 2 evenings face-to-face on campus and 1 weekend day live online.
Weekend students
Face-to-face sessions on Saturday and online sessions on Sunday
Frequently Asked Questions
An HND in Business (Higher National Diploma in Business) is a Level 5 qualification in the UK, equivalent to the first two years of a degree. It covers areas such as business management, marketing, finance, human resources, and entrepreneurship, giving students a strong foundation to start a career in business or progress to a full degree.
With an HND in Business, you can apply for roles such as Business Manager, Marketing Executive, HR Officer, Sales Manager, Operations Coordinator, or Business Development Executive. Many graduates also use the qualification as a pathway to setting up their own business or moving into specialist fields like finance, digital marketing, and project management.
Yes — an HND in Business is worth it because it provides both academic knowledge and practical skills that employers value. It is recognised by businesses across industries and serves as a stepping stone to higher qualifications such as a BA (Hons) Business Management degree or professional certifications.
The average HND Business graduate salary in the UK starts at around £22,000 to £28,000 in entry-level roles. With experience, positions such as Business Manager, Marketing Manager, or HR Business Partner can earn £35,000 to £50,000, while senior management and consultancy roles may reach £60,000+.
Yes — many UK institutions offer an HND Business course with a foundation entry route, designed for students who do not have A-levels or previous qualifications. This pathway helps build the academic, business, and management skills needed to progress.
After completing an HND in Business, you can either move directly into employment in management, marketing, HR, sales, or administration, or progress to the final year of a BA (Hons) Business degree. Many graduates also choose to enhance their careers by completing an MBA or professional business qualifications.