Course summary
The HND Business is designed to provide a broad understanding of business organisations and the environment in which they operate. The programme has a strong managerial focus which helps successful candidates to progress to management roles. During the course you will develop your entrepreneurship, business skills and employability, relevant both for students interested in starting their own business or seeking a management career. Led by experienced tutors, the course will appeal to a wide range of candidates including school leavers, adults returning to education, those in employment who wish to enhance their career prospects and those who are, or wish to be, self-employed and require a broad grounding in business. Teaching methods include lectures, whole group information-giving sessions, workshops, tutorials, practical work, and blended e-learning and group critiques. Candidates who achieve the qualification may go on to study further academic and professional qualifications or embark on an administrative, managerial or commercial career.
Modules
Your study will include the following modules: Business and the Business Environment Marketing Essentials Human Resource Management Management & Operations Management Accounting Managing a Successful Business Project Business Law Entrepreneurship & Small Business Management Research Project Organisational Behaviour Planning for Growth
Assessment method
Assessment for the course is designed, where possible, to simulate the variety of tasks that graduates from the programme may encounter in relevant employment. Where necessary other academic assessment devices, such as a formal examination are also used.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- BS02
- Institution code:
- C16
- Campus name:
- City Centre Campus
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A level - DD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma - P: 45 credits
Scottish Higher - BC
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024) - A* - D
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Mature applicants (aged 21+) who do not have the standard entry requirements but have relevant work experience will be considered.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 51 |
We also accept other English language examination equivalents. The standard requirement is equivalent to Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| EU | £13500* | Year 1 |
| International | £13500* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Students have access to a wide range of resources including textbooks, publications, and computers in the College library and via online resources. In most cases they are more than sufficient to complete a course of study. Where there are additional costs, either obligatory or optional, these are detailed on the College website (on individual course pages). Of course students may choose to purchase their own additional personal resources/tools over and above those listed to support their studies at their own expense. All stationery and printing costs are at a student’s own expense.
EU students who have settled or pre-settled status in the UK under the EU Settlement Scheme, may be eligible for student finance and be designated as a home student for fees purposes. Irish nationals are eligible for support under the Common Travel Area arrangement.
Sponsorship information
CAVC has a range of bursaries and scholarships that students on undergraduate, higher education programmes can apply for to support their studies. Applicants can find more information by visiting the college website
Provider information
Cardiff and Vale College
City Centre Campus
Dumballs Road
Cardiff
CF10 5FE