Higher National Diploma (HND) Management and Business
Business Studies
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Two years, full time, Higher Education course
UCAS Apply Codes - Pembrokeshire College -P35, Course Code -12NN, Short course title - HND/MB
Course overview
The course aims to develop skills and business knowledge in students at higher education level. It is essential that students have the necessary motivation and time available to undertake background reading and research whilst on this course. Unable to commit to a full-time course? Please refer to our HNC course leaflet.
What you could do after this course
A wide range of business functions, including: management, accountancy, marketing, finance, personnel, retailing, local authority, tourism and leisure. Successful students may top-up to a full degree in Management and Business through further study at Pembrokeshire College.
Entry requirements
- 80 UCAS points (60 points from main programme) at A/AS Level/Vocational A Level, National Diploma or Access to HE qualification
- Relevant training and experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C or above are preferred
- Relevant training and experience equivalent to NVQ Level 3
- For mature applicants - Direct admissions to programmes for applicants who have been out of full time education for more than two years will be considered based on previous learning or experience. Each application will be considered on individual merit. We recommend an interview with one of our Careers Advisers before submitting your application.
- Entry is normally subject to interview.
What you will learn
This course aims to develop skills and business knowledge in students at higher education level.
Modules studied will include:
Year One
- Employability and professional development
- Management and organisational behaviour
- Information management
- Management of financial information
- Organisations, competition and the business environment
- Managing Customers and Suppliers
Year Two
- Live project
- Enterprise management
- Contemporary issues in human resource management
- Marketing relationships
- Strategic business analysis
- Tourism and sustainability
How you will learn
- Formal lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Guest speakers
- Project work with local organisations
Benefits of studying at Pembrokeshire College
- Knowledge and understanding of a broad range of management and business disciplines
- Development of skills such as team working, presentations, reports and problem solving.
- Access to BA Management and Business
- Possible exemption from some professional qualifications
Things you will need for your course
- Budget for books
- Internet access would be an advantage
- A genuine interest in management and business
- Time for individual study
How you will be assessed
Modules are assessed by one of two methods
- Course work assignments which could take a variety of forms including business reports, presentations and research projects
- Examinations
Fees
£3,225 per year, valid until 31 July 2010
Please note applications must be made via UCAS Apply
Updated November 2008
