Academic Journey
Duration: 2 years (Full-time)
Inside the Learning Segments
Year 1 (15 credits each)
Accounting Principles
Entrepreneurial Ventures
Innovation and Commercialisation
Leadership and Management
Management of Human Resources
Managing a Successful Business Project (Pearson-set)
Marketing Processes and Planning
The Contemporary Business Environment
Year 2
Business Strategy (15 credits)
Developing Individuals, Teams & Organisations (15 credits)
Digital Marketing (15 credits)
Global Business Environment (15 credits)
International Marketing (15 credits)
Organisational Behaviour Management (15 credits)
Research Project (30 credits, Pearson-set)
Must be aged 18 or older
Level 3 qualification or Access to Higher Education certificate required
Applicants aged 21+ may apply based on relevant professional experience
English proficiency: GCSE grade C/4 (CEFR B2). In-house English tests are available if needed.
Discover Your Career Direction
The HND in Business develops practical skills and theoretical knowledge essential for managerial and entrepreneurial roles. Ideal for students aiming to climb the corporate ladder or launch a business, the programme also offers a seamless progression into top-up degree programmes and improved employability through GBS’s industry-informed curriculum and campus-based learning environment.
Career routes
Graduates can explore pathways such as:
Business Analyst or Development Support
Junior Marketing or Finance Assistant
HR or Operations Coordinator
Entrepreneurial or Small Business Start-Up
Progression to a Bachelor’s (BA Hons) top-up degree in Business and Management