HND Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management) awarded by Pearson

33035W1 | Parson's Walk Centre, Wigan
Start Date | 02/09/2025
Time/Day | FULL TIME

Is this course for me?

The business world offers many career opportunities.

Human resources, logistics and marketing are just some of the industry sectors open to business graduates.

If you want to develop commercial awareness, examining contemporary business issues, entrepreneurship, leadership and management this is the right choice for you.

You will develop the skills required for a rapidly changing business environment.

INDUSTRY RELEVANT

Tutors are industry experts, with backgrounds in marketing, business ownership and retail management, human resource management, finance and supply chain management.

WORK PLACEMENTS

You will have the opportunity to apply your skills and knowledge on a work-related placement in your preferred business area, developing the right skills and competencies for the workplace.

EXPERIENCE OUTSIDE THE CLASSROOM

Guest speakers include industry professionals, from the Bank of England to the DWP, as well as local businesses and entrepreneurs.





What will I study?

HNC (Year 1) mandatory modules include:

• The Contemporary Business Environment

• Marketing Processes and Planning

• Management of Human Resources

• Leadership and Management

• Accounting Principles

• Managing a Successful Business Project

HND (Year 2) mandatory modules include:

• Research Project

• Organisational Behaviour Management

• Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities

• Launching a New Venture

• Managing and Running a Small Business

How long is the course?

Full time for two days per week for two academic years.

How will I be assessed?

To encourage key skills development you will be assessed through the creation of webinars, podcasts, business plans and business pitches.

What qualifications do I need?

A minimum of 80 UCAS points.

Students must also possess a minimum of a grade C/4 in GCSE maths and English or equivalent

We will consider mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references.

What can I progress onto?

You may progress to the BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-up) awarded by UCLan and delivered at the University Centre.

The course content aligns with top-up degrees at other universities including Liverpool John Moores and the University of Central Lancashire.

Students with a merit/distinction may study at leading universities through a top-up degree in subjects ranging from leadership and management to marketing, human resources and finance.

Other Information

You will be taught by tutors have extensive experience in business, from human resources to marketing, working with multinational retail clients including Tesco.

Course Fees

£7500.00

16-18 year olds do not pay exam fees.

Course fees shown are per annum for University Centre courses. Courses lasting longer than one year, fees will be payable per year.

All other courses show the total fees payable for the course.

If you need advice on any financial support that may be available to you, please contact us on applications@wigan-leigh.ac.uk or phone 01942 761111

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