HND Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) awarded by Pearson

33035W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 01/08/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

The business world offers many career opportunities.

Human resources, logistics and marketing are just some of the industry sectors open to business graduates.

If you want to develop commercial awareness, examining contemporary business issues, entrepreneurship, leadership and management this is the right choice for you.

You will develop the skills required for a rapidly changing business environment.

INDUSTRY RELEVANT

Tutors are industry experts, with backgrounds in human resource management, marketing, finance and leadership and management.

WORK PLACEMENTS

You will apply your skills and knowledge on a work-related placement in your preferred business area, developing the right skills and competencies for the workplace.

EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Guest speakers include industry professionals, from the Bank of England to the DWP, as well as local business entrepreneurs.



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What will I study?

HNC (Year 1) mandatory modules include:

• The Contemporary Business Environment

• Marketing Processes and Planning

• Management of Human Resources

• Leadership and Management

• Accounting Principles

• Managing a Successful Business Project

HND (Year 2) mandatory modules include:

• Research Project

• Organisational Behaviour Management

• Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• Launching a New Venture

• Managing and Running a Small Business

How long is the course?

Full time for two days per week for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

You will be assessed via a range of methods, including undertaking your own research project, collaborative practical work and presentations as well as written evaluations and assignments.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 80 UCAS points.

We will consider mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references.

Students must also possess a Grade C/4 or above in English at GCSE or equivalent and Mathematics at GCSE or equivalent

What can I progress onto?

You may progress to the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) awarded by UCLan and delivered at the University Centre.

The course content aligns with top-up degrees at other universities including Liverpool John Moores and the University of Central Lancashire.

Students with a merit/distinction may study at leading universities through a top-up degree in subjects ranging from leadership and management to marketing, human resources and finance.

Other Information

You will be taught by tutors have extensive experience in business, from human resources to marketing, working with multinational retail clients including Tesco.

Course Fees

£7500.00
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