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Leadership and Management at New College Swindon University Centre - UCAS

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Course summary

Unlock Your Leadership Potential with the HND Leadership and Management Are you ready to step into the world of business and make your mark as a leader? The HND Leadership and Management is your gateway to building the skills, knowledge, and confidence needed to excel in a fast-paced business environment. At Level 4, you’ll explore the foundations of business, develop essential leadership skills, and gain hands-on experience through practical activities and workplace scenarios. From teamwork and communication to research and analysis, you’ll build a toolkit of transferable skills that are in high demand across industries. At Level 5, take your expertise to the next level with advanced units aligned to the Occupational Standard for Operations or Departmental Manager. Learn to lead with confidence, tackle complex business challenges, and aspire to roles such as Operations Manager, Regional Manager, or Specialist Manager. This course also prepares you for further study at Level 6 or professional qualifications, opening doors to even greater career opportunities. Whether you’re a young professional eager to start your journey or a mature learner ready for a new challenge, this course combines theory and practice to help you stand out in the business world. By the end of your studies, you’ll not only understand the principles of leadership and management but also know how to apply them to make a real impact. This course is designed to give students a wide ranging yet detailed insight into the world of business. Students will study key areas from the business world which allows them to graduate with a sound and comprehensive knowledge of business organisations and their functions. The versatility of this HND is such that students can easily specialise into specific areas of business (Marketing/HR etc) upon graduation as they will have acquired the necessary skills and competencies to thrive. Small class sizes in dedicated teaching rooms and varied assessment methods also make this course attractive for those who want value for money from their HE experience rather that the anonymous ‘lecture hall’ environment prevalent at many UK universities. Start your journey toward becoming the leader you’ve always aspired to be with the HND Leadership and Management. Your future in business starts here!

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.

Modules

1 The Contemporary Business Environment 15 2 Marketing Processes and Planning 15 3 Management of Human Resources 15 4 Leadership and Management 15 5 Accounting Principles 15 6 Managing a Successful Business Project 15 7 Operational Planning and Management 15 8 Digital Business in Practice 15 9 Organisational Behaviour Management 15 10 Managing and Leading Change 15 11 Principles of Operations Management 15 12 Business Strategy 15 13 Business Information Technology Systems 15 14 Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations 15 15 Business Communications and Relationship Management 15 16 Business Data Analytics and Insights 15 (15 relates to credit value for each unit) Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual module may change.

Assessment method

Mainly assignment based but also includes presentations, academic poster discussions and production of research projects. Presentations will be both individual and group focussed

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

  • Course does not award QTS

How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
B524
Institution code:
N34
Campus name:
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
Campus code:
I

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

New College Swindon is unable to accept international students that require a student visa to study in the UK

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

In addition, GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 or above.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Other

Written task


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6No less than 5.5 in reading and writing

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £7250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £7250 Year 1
Scotland £7250 Year 1
Wales £7250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £7250 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria: you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue

Sponsorship information

The Principal’s Higher Education Scholarship is open to students who are starting the first year of a Higher National Certificate (HNC) or Higher National Diploma (HND) at New College Swindon. There is one scholarship awarded per academic year. The scholarship will cover the full tuition fees for either an HNC/HND programme. There are no restrictions on the duration of study (part-time or full-time)

Leadership and Management at New College Swindon University Centre - UCAS