Business Management - Higher National Diploma

Full-Time

Level 4/5

HND

Tycoch, Sketty Hall

Two years

Telephone: 01792 284098 Email: he@gcs.ac.uk

Overview

Awarding body: To be confirmed

Business runs everything and people who understand how it works are in demand in every sector, from finance and marketing to operations and human resources. This two-year Higher National Diploma (HND) gives you the foundations to enter management-level roles or progress to a full BA Business Management degree.

An added benefit is the option to study towards the Association of Accounting Technicians (AAT) qualification at no extra cost (worth £1000-£2000). This significant benefit means that you can leave with both a Higher National Diploma (HND) and a nationally recognised accountancy credential that employers value.

Whether you're coming straight from A levels or Vocational qualifications, Access to HE, or returning to education after time in work, this programme will open opportunities across a range of sectors.

You’ll be taught in small, interactive groups in Sketty Hall Business School by experienced lecturers. Your assessment prepares you for the working world by building your learning around realistic projects, as well as working on live work-based assignments with local employers. See how Gower HND Business Management students developed business solutions for Dawsons and McDonalds franchises in Fforestfach and Penllergaer: HND Business Management | Working with Industry.

Graduates from this programme have gone on to work for Deloitte, Bevan and Buckland, Mazuma Accounting, and Canada Lodge and Lake (Luxury Hotel).

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Key information

A Level = DD
Pearson BTEC L3 Extended Diploma = PPP
Pearson BTEC L3 Diploma = MP
Access = Pass
AAT3 = Pass.

Relevant work experience will be considered.

Modules

First year – Level 4:

The management of financial information
Becoming a professional; critical enquiry
Entrepreneurship and business start-up
Economics, law and business environment
People, work and society
Marketing and consumer behaviour.

Second year - Level 5:

Managing people in a global workplace
Creative marketing communications
Accounting for managers
Strategic business analysis
Live research project
The digital workplace.

As part of this course there is an option to become a fully qualified accounts technician through the AAT.

There would be no additional tuition fees to study the AAT Level 2/3 Diploma alongside your Higher National Diploma in year one and the Level 3/4 AAT Diploma in year two, depending on prior qualifications and experience.

The course is delivered over three days. Students taking the AAT option will need to attend for a fourth day. A part time option is also available.

On completion, students can progress onto the final year of BA (Hons) Business Management or alternatively, progress onto BA (Hons) courses at the University of South Wales.