HND International in Business

Program Overview

The HND International in Business is a practical, industry-focused program designed to equip students with the skills and knowledge for success in the global business environment. It offers specialization pathways, hands-on assignments, and transferable skills that enhance employability. The program bridges the gap between HNC and bachelor's degrees, allowing students to progress towards a full degree or enter the job market sooner.

Program Outline

HND International in Business Program Details:

Degree Overview:

The Higher National Diploma (HND) International in Business is a practical and industry-focused course designed to equip students with the necessary skills and knowledge to succeed in the global business environment. It provides in-depth insight into the world of modern business, allowing students to put their newly acquired skills and knowledge into practice through assignments and projects. The two-year program offers specialization pathways, enabling students to develop a higher level of specialist skills and knowledge, making them highly qualified professionals sought after by top employers.

Objectives:

• Widen understanding of the global business environment.
• Develop a wide range of specialist knowledge and practical skills through research, independent study, directed study, and workplace scenarios.
• Gain transferable skills and improve employability to widen career prospects.
• Build the skills and knowledge to progress and get credits towards a bachelor's degree.
• Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
• Presentations
• Writing assignments
• Analyzing case studies
• Completing a portfolio of evidence
• Writing reports
• Students are required to work in their own time to complete research, homework tasks, or group work.

Careers:

This HND International in Business course helps students develop a range of key skills essential for entry into the international business sector. It also develops transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis, which are highly valued by employers. Potential career paths include:

• Financial management
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resources
• Accounting
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Management consulting
• Training and development

Other:

• The HND International in Business course is offered at GBS Dubai.
• The course duration is two years.
• The awarding institution is Pearson.
• The course is delivered on weekdays, weekends, and evenings.
• The course is offered in Dubai.
• The tuition fees are AED 40,000 per year.
• The course has intakes in January, March, June, and September.
• GBS Dubai has partnered with carefully selected education providers to broaden the offerings for its students.
• The HND is equivalent to the first two years of an undergraduate degree.
• Students can turn their HND into a full degree through different pathways.
• The HND is a quicker route to the job market compared to a bachelor's degree.
• The HND and bachelor's degree are both great options, depending on individual goals and learning preferences.
• The HNC and HND in Business are vocational qualifications that provide an essential understanding of the modern international business landscape with practical skills development.
• The HNC qualification takes one year to acquire, and the HND takes two years.