Business

Overview
Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?

This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing.

It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.

After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of one of our selected Business, Finance or Marketing courses at our main campus in Portsmouth.

What you'll experience
On this course, you'll


* Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business


* Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders


* Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management


* Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned


You can study this course at Havant & South Downs College in Waterlooville or Isle of Wight College in Newport.

After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management degree course at our main campus in Portsmouth.

Careers and Opportunities
What can you do with a Business HND?

After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:


* marketing


* sales


* publicity


* administration


* ecommerce


* accounting


* financial and risk analysis


* HR


You can also top up your qualification to a degree.

What jobs can you do with a Business HND?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:


* business development officer


* recruitment consultant


* publicity officer


* graduate food buyer


* financial analyst


* risk analyst


After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

All Clearing students are guaranteed an offer of a room in halls (terms and conditions apply), giving you added confidence as you plan your next steps. Full details can be found on the University of Portsmouth website.

By signing up for Priority Clearing, you can receive accommodation information straight to your inbox, along with exclusive access to Portsmouth’s Clearing Visit Day on Thursday 6 August. Priority Clearing applicants benefit from queue-jump status on Results Day, as well as exclusive updates, invitations to Clearing Webinars and personalised one-to-one application support.

The Clearing Visit Day offers you the chance to experience Portsmouth’s welcoming campus and vibrant student community first-hand before you enrol. With guaranteed accommodation, you can feel reassured that you’ll be at the heart of university life from day one.