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HNDPearson BTEC Higher National Diploma

Business

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BusinessHND

You'll study strategic leadership, financial management, marketing strategy and operations management. A Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma: Level 5, 240 credits. That is the HNC year plus 120 credits at Level 5.

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Full title: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Business

Level
Level 5Higher National Diploma
Size
240credits
Units
11 mandatoryplus 5 optional listed
For
School leavers and adults
Study
Lisbon or onlineon site or from home

01What you'll study

Four areas of study.

  1. Strategic Leadership

    Develop advanced leadership skills, organisational change management, and strategic decision-making frameworks.

  2. Financial Management

    Master financial analysis, budgeting, investment appraisal, and corporate finance principles for business growth.

  3. Marketing Strategy

    Design integrated marketing strategies, digital campaigns, and brand positioning for competitive advantage.

  4. Operations Management

    Optimise business processes, supply chains, and quality systems for operational excellence.

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On the courseHND

Where you learn

In Lisbon, or wherever you are.

The same Pearson qualification, whichever way you study.

02The units

What's on the course.

Mandatory units, plus optional units. Your final set of optional units is confirmed with your academic team.

Mandatory
11
Optional listed
5
PSA units
2
  1. Unit 1 Business and the Business Environment 15 Credits Mandatory
  2. Unit 2 Marketing Processes and Planning 15 Credits Mandatory
  3. Unit 3 Human Resource Management 15 Credits Mandatory
  4. Unit 4 Leadership and Management 15 Credits Mandatory
  5. Unit 5 Accounting Principles 15 Credits Mandatory
  6. Unit 6 Managing a Successful Business ProjectPSA 15 Credits Mandatory
  7. Unit 7 Research ProjectPSA 15 Credits Mandatory
  8. Unit 8 Organisational Behaviour 15 Credits Mandatory
  9. Unit 9 Financial Reporting 15 Credits Mandatory
  10. Unit 10 Business Strategy 15 Credits Mandatory
  11. Unit 11 Operations and Project Management 15 Credits Mandatory
  12. Unit 12 International Marketing 15 Credits Optional
  13. Unit 13 Business Law 15 Credits Optional
  14. Unit 14 Innovation and Commercialisation 15 Credits Optional
  15. Unit 15 Digital Business 15 Credits Optional
  16. Unit 16 Business Information Technology Systems 15 Credits Optional

PSA Pearson Set Assignment: a unit assessed through an assignment that Pearson sets.

03How you're assessed

Assessed through assignments.

Assignment-based, with a Pearson-set assignment unit at each level.

Assessment at a glance

  • Professional reports, strategic plans, financial analyses, and business proposals.
  • PSA units use Pearson briefs with external verification standards.
  • Real-world business scenarios and case study analysis.

Skills you build

  • Strategic planning, financial management, and leadership capabilities
  • Business analysis, project management, and operational excellence
  • Marketing strategy, brand management, and digital transformation
  • Legal compliance, risk management, and ethical business practice

04Where it leads

Every level opens the next.

HND graduates can apply to top up to a bachelor's degree, usually entering the final year, at universities that accept HNDs. Entry is subject to each university's own requirements.

  1. L3 Business Level 3
  2. HNC Business HNC (Level 4)
  3. HND Business This course
  4. Degree top-up On application
After the HND Degree top-up

05Good to know

Questions, answered.

Something else on your mind? Ask us directly.

What is the difference between an HNC and an HND?

An HNC is a Level 4 qualification worth 120 credits. An HND is a Level 5 qualification worth 240 credits: the HNC year plus 120 credits at Level 5.

How is it assessed?

Through assignments (coursework). Higher Nationals include a Pearson-set assignment unit at each level.

Can an HND lead to a degree?

HND graduates can apply to top up to a bachelor's degree, usually entering the final year, at universities that accept HNDs. Entry is subject to each university's own requirements.

What does it cost?

Fees are set by level, with and without boarding. The HND (Level 5) figures are on the fees page. See the fees.

How do I apply?

Send us an enquiry with the subject and level you are interested in. We'll get back to you to talk through your options and the next steps.

Also at this level

Other HND subjects.

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06Start here

Where will you start?

Tell us about yourself, what you'd like to study and whether you'd rather join us in Lisbon or online. We'll suggest a starting level and talk you through your options.

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