HND Business Studies

The course is awarded by Pearson and it gives students a practical grounding in a range of business disciplines such as accounting, human resource management, operations management and marketing. The purpose of the course is to ensure the development of skills and knowledge to ensure employability in a wide range of business environments.

There are eight modules each year, over two years. The course emphasises the development and assessment of practical skills relevant to a wide range of business careers. Stage one subjects include business, human resources, finance, marketing, enterprise and opportunity and business in context. Stage two builds further on these modules with an emphasis on skills as well as knowledge, for example, management skills development and the use of computer packages in accounting.

The following information is designed to give you a general overview of the qualifications we accept. If you are taking qualifications that are not included below, please contact our Admissions Office who will be happy to advise you. Typically, you will need one of the following:

  • Level 2 Qualifications in English and Mathematics
  • 64 UCAS points or equivalent
  • 4 GCSE’s (A*-C) including English Language and Maths.
  • Over the age of 18

Students who complete the HND successfully may choose to top-up their studies to the final year of degree study in Marketing Management and Business and Management

This course is eligible for a Student Loan. English and EU students can apply and find out more information on the Student Finance section of the gov.uk website.

If you need any further information, please email our Admissions Team on admissions@jhcollege.co.uk