Business HND

Program Overview

This two-year Business Management program provides a comprehensive foundation in business principles, including marketing, accounting, human resources, and finance. Students can choose an optional specialization in Ethical Leadership, Global Operations, or Work-Based Management. The program emphasizes practical skills through coursework, exams, and block teaching, which allows for focused study and regular feedback. Graduates are well-prepared for careers in various business fields, with opportunities for further study and placement with leading companies.

Program Outline

Outline:

Years: 2

Year One :

• Foundations of Business Management
• Introduction to Marketing
• Accounting & Budget Management
• Human Resource & People Management

Year Two:

• Finance and Reporting for Management Decisions
• Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Business
• Business Research and Analysis
• Choice of one: (Optional - Choose any one)
• Ethical and Responsible Leadership
• Global Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Work Based Management Project

Assessment:

• Coursework (presentations, essays, reports)
• Exams/tests

Teaching:

• Block teaching (focus on one subject at a time)
• Lectures, tutorials, seminars
• Group work and self-directed study

Careers:

This program can lead to careers in various business fields with potential job titles:

• Business Analyst
• Supply Manager
• General Management Graduate
• Business Process and Design Analyst
• Many more!

Other:

• Block teaching allows for regular feedback
• Simple timetable balances study-life
• Block teaching provides better engagement, assessments, building friendships.
• Opportunity to top-up HND to full BA Hons degree in 3rd year at DMU main campus
• Alumni employed in leading graduate roles
• Placement opportunities available with local
  ational/global companies
• Access to Leicester College’s library and facilities
• Access to DMU's facilities (high-spec IT labs, libraries, learning spaces)

Fees and funding: 2020/21: £6,165