Accounting and Business
HND in Business: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Course Title
HND in Business: Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
Course Code
C003113/1
Mode of Study
HIGHER EDUCATION
Location
Entry Requirements
48 UCAS points from an appropriate level 3 qualification. English Language and maths GCSE at grade D (or grade 4) or above or equivalent (typically FS L2). We welcome applications from international or mature students without the required formal qualifications.
Leads on to
You will be able to progress on to an Honours programme at university or straight in to employment in roles such as Business Entrepreneur, Business Advisor and Business Consultant
Cost
6165 fees are listed per year
ABOUT THE COURSE
Develop your skills and understanding of Small Business Management with a Higher National Diploma. You’ll learn to identify and formulate plans to solve business-related problems, as well as investigating the effective use of communication and information technology.
Through a series of projects and case studies, you’ll learn how you can practically apply your knowledge in the world of work. You’ll also gain an excellent grounding in general business practices.
If you have a keen interest in small business management and how it applies to the world of business you can choose to specialise in this subject in your second year. This will equip you with the basic skills in small business management and entrepreneurship that you need to start a career in this fascinating area.
In year 1 you may study:
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Business and the Business Environment
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Marketing Essentials
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Human Resource Management
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Management and Operations
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Management Accounting
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Managing a Successful Business Project
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Innovation and Commercialisation
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Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
In year 2 you may study:
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Research Project
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Organisational Behaviour
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Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
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Launching a New Venture
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Managing and Running a Small Business
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Consumer Behaviour and Insight
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Pitching and Negotiation Skills
You’ll also develop essential skills such as time management, teamwork and self-motivation, plus an understanding of the sensitivity and openness required to work with diverse groups.