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Course summary

The HND in Business combines theoretical study with practical experience, providing you with an understanding of the key areas of industry practice. The course will also develop you as a fully rounded practitioner and professional within yoiur respective field by studying various modules, including:

  • Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • The Principles of Marketing
You will be taught by specialist managers who have proven experience in various divisions of the business environment. We consistently strive to provide advanced training that is relevant and, therefore, we regularly update this learning programme to reflect the changing issues and practices within the industry. Features and Benefits
  • Students will also have the opportunity to gain the ILM Certificate in Leadership and Management, which is highly regarded by the industry.
  • Study a course that provides you with the essential skills and experience to enhance your employability or prepare you for further study.
  • Study in a supportive environment, with a range of services at your fingertips to help you reach your full potential.
  • Access to our specialist Engineering Labs and industry-relevant software, equipment, resources and expertise (ENGINEERING COURSES ONLY)
  • Be a full member of Loughborough Students Union- consistently voted No.1 for student experience.
Progression Opportunities This HND enables you to progress on to a BA (Hons) Leadership and Management (Top-Up) Degree at Loughborough College. Our HND also provides you with the skills needed to embark on a career within various exciting industries.

Modules

Year 1 Modules: Business and the Business Environment, Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management, Management and Operations, Business Law, Marketing Essentials, Managing a Successful Business Project, Management Accounting and Human Resource Management. Year 2 Modules: Research Project, Pitching and Negotiation Skills, Business Strategy, International Marketing, Organisational Behavior, Taxation and Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations

Assessment method

The programme uses a variety of assessment techniques to ensure that you can demonstrate the range of learning outcomes. Subject knowledge and understanding is assessed through examinations, coursework essays, coursework reports, individual or group presentations, written evaluations, debates and posters will be used as other forms of assessment. These also assess a range of transferable skills, including confidence in academic written communication


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
292N
Institution code:
L77
Campus name:
Main Site
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

We welcome applications from mature students over the age of 21 and may be flexible in our normal offer if you show a commitment to succeed and have the relevant skills and experience of working within the industry.


Unistats information

Operated by the Office for Students
100%
Student satisfaction
70%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

The student satisfaction data is from students surveyed during the Covid-19 pandemic. The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £8250 Year 1
England £8250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £8250 Year 1
Scotland £8250 Year 1
Wales £8250 Year 1
Channel Islands £8250 Year 1
EU £12500 Year 1
International £12500 Year 1

Additional fee information

The cost of some activities are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.
Business at Loughborough College - UCAS