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HND in Business

Course overview

Intakes
September, January, June
Duration
2 years
Awarding Institution
Pearson Education
Awarded Degree
HND in Business
Delivery
Weekdays
Locations
London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
Fees
£6,000 per year
Year 1
– Business & Business Environment (15 credits)
– Marketing Process & Planning (15 credits)
– Human Resources Management (15 credits)
– Leadership & Management (15 credits)
– Accounting Principles (15 credits)
– Managing A Successful Business Project (15 credits)
– Innovation & Commercialisation (15 credits)
– Entrepreneurial Ventures (15 credits)
Year 2
– Research Project (Pearson set – 30 credits)
– Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)
– International Marketing (15 credits)
– Global Business Environment (15 credits)
– Digital Marketing (15 credits)
– Business Strategy (15 credits)
– Developing Individuals, Teams & Organisations (15 credits)
There are no formal examinations required for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- Presentation
- Writing an assignment
- Analysing a case study
- Completing a portfolio of evidence
- Writing reports
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work.
Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Education
Level 3 qualification or equivalent
An Access to Higher Education Certificate
English Proficiency
CEFR B2
Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied Level 3 in United Kingdom are expected to hold an accepted English language B2 (CEFR)
Interview
Certification
Work Experience
CEFR B2
Students who are non-native English speakers or who have not studied Level 3 in United Kingdom are expected to hold an accepted English language B2 (CEFR)
Applications From Students 21+
Funding your study
Tuition Fee Loans
Maintenance Loans
Maintenance Grants
You can also apply for a Maintenance Grant to help with living costs. Maintenance Grants are paid directly into your bank account at the start of term. You don’t have to pay them back, but any funds you get will reduce the size of the Maintenance Loan you could receive, should you also wish to apply for one.
New students must prove they have been living in the UK for five years before their course start date in order to get living cost support from Student Finance England.
Enrolling for February 2024
FAQs for BA Global Business (Business Management)
Is the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course for me?
What will I get from the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?
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Do I have what I need to be able to join the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?
Standard entry requirements (applicants under 21 years)
80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g.60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants aged 21+
If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we take into consideration life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation course.
All applicants
All applicants must be assessed by the GBS Admissions team via an interview for listening and speaking skills and for writing via a statement of personal reflection.
Process required:
1. Application form
2. Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
3. Personal interview
What will I learn during the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?
Standard entry requirements (applicants under 21 years)
80 UCAS tariff points or equivalent qualifications (e.g.60 Credit Ofqual qualification at level 3). 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above or equivalent qualifications. Applicants who do not meet the above entry requirements will be considered on an individual basis.
Applicants aged 21+
If applicants aged 21+ do not meet the standard entry requirements, we take into consideration life/work skills which would make them suitable for undergraduate study with our Foundation course.
All applicants
All applicants must be assessed by the GBS Admissions team via an interview for listening and speaking skills and for writing via a statement of personal reflection.
Process required:
1. Application form
2. Supervised Personal Reflection Statement
3. Personal interview
What will I learn during the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?
Your first year will be a Foundation Year course, designed to provide you with a strong fundamental understanding of business and management before moving on to your degree studies. Year 1 of your Bachelor’s studies will expose you to several key areas including the Business Environment, Managing People, Marketing & Communications in a Digital World, Global Business Aspects, Business Finance and Economics.
Year 2 will build on the previous year of studies with a more intense curriculum and more emphasis on your ability to learn and think critically. You will learn about effective Research Methods, Business Decision Making, Organisational Behaviour, Business Planning and Analysis, Project Management and International Business Law.
The curriculum during the final year is geared around exploring advanced areas of business management, and preparations for your final major project of the course. Your final year covers topics including Global Leadership and Organisational Behaviour, Building a Sustainable Business, Innovation Management and Global Management. After covering these four topics, you will either choose to take a Dissertation, Consulting Project or an Internship as your final major project.
How will I be assessed on the BA (Hons) Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course?
This GBS Global Business (Business Management) with Foundation Year course will provide you with opportunities to test your knowledge and understanding informally through ‘formative’ assessments. Formative assessments will be completed before your formal ‘summative ’ assessment, which will determine your final marks.
Each module normally contains at least one piece of formative assessment from which you will receive feedback from your course team. Formative assessments are purely for developmental purposes and do not count towards your final module mark. They are designed to help you to gain more knowledge and confidence in the module material and approaches to formal assessment. Students who do not engage with informal assessments often struggle with Foundation Year progression, as well as with the academic levels above.
The formal summative assessment usually occurs towards the end of each module. Assessment methods may include written examinations and a range of coursework, including reports, portfolios, essays and presentations. The marks awarded for summative assessments count towards your final module mark. Assessment methods at GBS are reviewed annually and may be updated in consultation with students, for example in response to student or External Examiner feedback. An External Examiner is an independent academic expert from another higher education provider, and they are appointed by the University of Suffolk to provide external assurance regarding the academic standards of your course.