Business
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If you are a mature student aged 25 or over, and fall below the entry requirements, evidence of prior learning with an appropriate portfolio of work or relevant industry experience will be considered.
About this course
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**What will I study?**
During the first year you will to fine-tune your innovative approaches to business management operational systems. You will be able to explore traditional and modern methods of communication, learn how to manage an organisation, and put together a strategic plan. In the second year you will understand the Human Resources function within an organisation and study the marketing mix, and learn how each ‘P’ contributes to the success of a product. Optional modules include employment law or financial accounting, giving you the opportunity to focus on a business specialism, should you wish to peruse a particular career path in the industry.
**What can I do after completing this course?**
Once you have completed the HND you will have a diverse range of transferable skills that will enable you to either; start your career in the industry, or further it with promotion to management level roles, or choose to specialise in a particular business function or role. Otherwise you could continue with your studies and top-up your qualification with the full BSc Honours on our BSc (Hons) Business top-up at the University Centre Hastings.
Modules
During the two year course you will learn about key aspects of Business Management including Accounting, Operations Human Resources, Strategy and Entrepreneurship, using, and focusing on real business problems and case studies, where you can apply your own learning. You will also have the opportunity to study specific business sectors such as Marketing, Business Law, Planning, Global and Legal issues affecting business.
Assessment methods
- You will be able work in your own dedicated space in our new University Centre, with access to the latest PC and Mac computer software.
- Visiting guest lecturers and industry experts will provide you with a thought-provoking insight into real-life business examples.
- Our smaller class sizes are not a disadvantage. It means you will be able to enjoy increased contact time with your tutor, getting real value for money.
- You will gain a range of transferable skills that will provide you with intellectual flexibility and dynamism to take into the next stage of your career, whether it is further study or the start of your career.
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