HND in Leadership & Management

Course Specification

Students with a keen interest and/or experience in either business management, marketing, finance and/or human resources who wish to embark on a career in this field or continue their study in order to gain a BA (Hons) in Business.

The course will help you develop leadership and management skills, knowledge and understanding to achieve high performance in the business environment. You’ll also learn skills that will provide you with insights into business operations as well as the opportunities and challenges presented by a global marketplace so that you can create and deliver operational plans that achieve goals and objectives. In addition, you’ll ncrease understanding of the major impacts that digital technologies have upon the business environment, data security and management, and how to effectively use technology in an organisation.

There are several options for entry to this course:
-   48 UCAS points
-   One A Level or BTEC National Diploma / Certificate
-   Relevant work experience in a business department role

The course is validated by Edexcel and delivered over two years on two days per week. The programme is run on a four semester basis from September to June. The HND is a broad-based business qualification and consists of the following modules:

Year 1:

•   The Contemporary Business Environment
•   Marketing Processes and Planning
•   Management of Human Resources
•   Leadership and Management 
•   Accounting Principles
•   Managing a Successful Business Project
•   Operational Planning and Management
•   Digital Business in Practice

Year 2:

•   Organisational Behaviour Management
•   Managing and Leading Change
•   Principles of Operations Management
•   Business Strategy
•   Business Information Technology Systems
•   Developing Individuals, Teams
•   Business Communications and Relationship
•   Business Data Analytics and Insights

Your work will be continually assessed internally throughout the course. The assessment will depend upon the particular module being studied. Typical assessment methods include assignments, developing portfolios and presentations.

Students will receive ongoing one-to-one guidance and support. Learning resources are provided and available from home via the college’s Moodle system. Our dedicated Student Support Tutor for Higher Education also provides support with assignment planning, organisation and time management, presentation skills, reading and notetaking.

The HND is a well-recognised and valued higher education qualification. On completion, graduates may continue academic study towards a BA (Hons) degree. Alternatively, students may decide to move directly into employment in various business organisations and related roles.

The varied mix of modules studied means this course will prepare students for a diverse range of employment and further study options in subjects such as Marketing, Event Management, Accounting, Business Management and more.

To join this course you will first have to register with UCAS at www.ucas.com and then apply through UCAS. (Choose: Sign In–Students–Undergraduate–Apply–Register and follow the instructions.) You will then receive a confirmation email from UCAS and the College will be in contact with an interview date. Current Shrewsbury Colleges Group students should seek support from their tutor before applying.

If after reading this fact sheet, you are still undecided about the programme most suitable for you, please drop in to one of our Advice Events, ring Admissions on 01743 342346 or email: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.