Business and Management (South and City College Birmingham) - HND
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Are you aspiring to be a manager of the future? Are you passionate about business? This course aims to develop independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of business employers and adapt to a constantly changing world....
- Level Undergraduate
- Study mode Full Time
- Award HND
- Start date September 2026
- Fees View course fees
- Subject
- Location South and City College Birmingham
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Overview
Are you aspiring to be a manager of the future? Are you passionate about business?
This course aims to develop independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of business employers and adapt to a constantly changing world. The HND in Business Management is a recognised qualification for anyone wanting a career in business or wider business services across a range of sectors and can also be used as a stepping stone to higher level degree studies. The majority of students on successful completion of this course join an honours degree at level 6 (final year).
This course is delivered at South and City College Birmingham.
What's covered in this course?
Students will study business skills, knowledge and understanding associated with professional practice in the international business environment. Subjects studied as part of the course will develop skills for leading, managing, and responding to change as well as tackle a range of complex business situations. Studies involve different aspects of business such as the global environment, human resources, marketing, leadership and management as well as accounting and finance.
Business and business practices change rapidly and so successful managers require the skills to be able to work in an environment where there are both opportunities and challenges that are presented by a global market place, work across multi-cultural and diverse teams equipping students with the knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations.
Why Choose Us?
- This course is validated by the University, so you can be completely assured of the quality and calibre of teaching. Although you’ll be studying at South and City College, you’ll still be part of the University’s dynamic and supportive business study community - so there’ll be plenty of support available for you from both college and university staff.
- South and City College is a vocational college which means their emphasis is also on work experience and forwarding your career. Together we make sure you know everything you need to about day-to-day business management and understand the challenges organisations face today.
Entry Requirements
Essential requirements
64 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points.
If you have a qualification that is not listed, please contact us.
Fees & How to Apply
UK students
Annual and modular tuition fees shown are applicable to the first year of study. The University reserves the right to increase fees for subsequent years of study in line with increases in inflation (capped at 5%) or to reflect changes in Government funding policies or changes agreed by Parliament. View fees for continuing students.
Award: HND
Starting: Sep 2026
- Mode
- Duration
- Fees
- Full Time
- 2 years
- £7,995 in 2026/27 ✱ Important note for this price
- Apply via UCAS
International students
Sorry, this course is not available to International students.
Fees notes
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Tel: 0121 694 5000 for current fee information.
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Personal statement
The personal statement gives you a crucial opportunity to say why you’re applying and why the institution should accept you.
Here are the three areas you’ll need to address:
- Why do you want to study this course or subject?
Here’s where you explain what makes this course exciting to you. Think about your motivations for studying the course and your future plans. If you’re planning to take a year out, don't forget to give your reasons.
- How have your qualifications and studies helped you to prepare for this course or subject?
This is your chance to show what you’ve learned at school or college. You should include the skills and knowledge you’ve gained from education or training and how this will help you succeed in your chosen course.
- What else have you done to prepare outside of education, and why are these experiences useful?
Not everything you’ve learned comes from the classroom. Life experience counts too! You might want to talk about work experience, employment, or volunteering and how they’ve helped you develop the skills needed for your chosen course or future career.
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Course in Depth
First Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
You will examine the different types of organisations (including for profit and not for profit), their size and scope (for instance micro, SME, transnational and global) and how they operate.
You will explore the relationships that organisations have with their various stakeholders and how the wider external environments influence and shape business decision making.
This module will introduce the dynamic world of the marketing sector. Students will have the opportunity to learn about the competencies and behaviours required by employers to work in the marketing sector.
Students will be introduced to the key principles of marketing, enabling them to develop a marketing plan and to employ elements of the marketing mix to achieve results. Students will study the underpinning theories and frameworks of marketing while relating them to real-world examples, including products/services that they encounter in their daily lives.
This module will give students the knowledge and skills associated with Human Resource (HR) occupational roles at either a generalist level, for example HR Assistant/HR Advisor/Business Partner, or more specialist roles in areas such as recruitment, talent acquisition and performance and reward management.
Students will explore the nature and scope of HRM and the organisational context of people management, including recruitment and selection, training and development, reward systems, employment relations and associated legislative frameworks.
This module will help students to understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader. Students will consider the characteristics, behaviours and traits that support effective management and leadership.
Students will learn about the theories that have shaped the understanding of leadership and management and how these have provided a guide to action for managers and leaders who want to secure success for their businesses. Students will look at leadership styles, how and why they are used and the extent to which they are effective.
This module will introduce fundamental accounting principles that underpin financial operations and support good and sustainable decision making in any organisation. Students will develop a theoretical and practical understanding of a range of financial and management accounting techniques.
Students will be able to produce and analyse budgets, drawing up simple financial statements and using financial ratios to interpret performance. Students will also explore ethics, transparency and sustainability.
The project brief will be set by the centre based on a theme. The theme and chosen project within the theme will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of business in the context of the business environment.
The skills of project management are highly sought after by employers in all areas of business, as the ability to plan, procure and execute a business project efficiently requires a range of specific skills in leadership, time management, problem solving, budgeting and communication.
Students will have the opportunity to demonstrate the skills required for managing and implementing a small-scale business project. They will undertake independent research and investigation for carrying out and executing a business project that meets appropriate business aims and objectives.
The aim of this unit is to guide students through the process of self-assessment of skills and competences, personal career planning and the application of different learning and development approaches in a work environment. Students are not necessarily expected to engage in work activities but self-assessment and design must be applied in a specific work context to avoid the experience being generic.
The unit will give students direction on how to prepare for job applications and interviews in a formalised way, with the aim of improving their career prospects. Students are expected to undertake a practical interview arranged and guided by their tutor or a relevant employer.
In this unit, students will explore the impact of a range of digital technologies on the workplace. They will examine how these technologies can support business aims and services, allow interaction with customers, for example, to promote their business, to encourage people to visit their e-commerce site, to buy goods or services, to drive and increase sales and to provide high levels of customer service.
The skills generated through an understanding of the practical and necessary use and application of relevant technologies will enable students to present themselves as being digitally literate to employers and give them the confidence to succeed in applying modern, digital methods.
Second Year
In order to complete this course you must successfully complete all the following CORE modules (totalling 120 credits):
Students will choose their own project which must be related to their specialist pathway of study. This will enable students to explore and examine a relevant and current topical aspect of business in the context of the business environment and/or their chosen specialist pathway.
Students will be able to engage in sustained research in a specific field of study and to reflect on their engagement in the research process.
This module is to develop knowledge and understanding of how organisational behaviour concepts, theories and techniques can be applied in work and management settings in order to enhance individual, team and organisational performance.
Students will develop an understanding of the influence of culture in organisations and how it can influence the actions and behaviour of people in an organisational context.
This module will introduce the different types and scope of change that may occur in an organisation. The unit will aim to illustrate the drivers/triggers for change and how they vary and affect organisations in different ways, including the degree of impact and management’s response to change.
Students will be able to apply a range of change management concepts, planning for change and dealing with change in organisational settings.
The aim of this unit is to explore the wider position that some organisations have in the global environment. Students will gain an appreciation of the complexities of operating in a global environment, enabling them insight into an organisation’s current or aspirational global presence.
On successful completion of this unit, students will understand the wider global environment in which organisations operate. This enables students to add value to an organisation as they will be able to apply their knowledge in such a way that they could advise senior managers (in large and small organisations) on global matters that they might not have otherwise considered.
This module is to introduce students to digital marketing and its importance in the successful marketing of organisations. The module will enable students to develop an understanding of how organisations use various digital tools and techniques to engage their customers and maintain a competitive advantage.
Digital marketing is a major component of the successful marketing of organisations. The digital landscape is continually evolving, it is important for marketers to stay ahead of their competitors and deliver cutting-edge digital marketing approaches and strategies.
This module will introduce students to the role of operations in an organisation, how the nature of operations management has evolved and how it contributes to sustained competitive advantage.
Students will understand the key concepts of operations management in an organisational and environmental context, and how this links to supply chain management, products and processes, organisational efficiency and effectiveness, and the achievement of tactical and strategic objectives. A variety of operations management techniques and frameworks will be explored, including continuous improvement, total quality management and risk analysis.
This unit gives students knowledge of key areas for a career in human resource development and management positions where employee training and development are part of their role.
This unit will give students knowledge of the different factors involved in diagnosing the skills, training and development requirements for their future employees and for their individual career goals. Students will be introduced to the concept of high-performance workplaces and the strategic benefits this can bring to an organisation.
Download course specification
Download nowOver your two years of study, you focus on eight core modules, four management pathway modules and four general business modules. All modules have two assessments, these are all assessed in a variety of ways. For example, coursework, group or individual presentations, project work or examination.
You will be assigned a personal tutor. A regular tutorial slot is available to all students. In addition, you will be provided with academic skills development support every week. These will provide opportunities to develop your own learning and take part in group projects and presentations. You’ll also have talks from renowned speakers, take part in visits to real businesses and get hands-on in workshops.
You core modules cover a range of business related modules from human resources, business law, economics to managing financial decisions At the end of your second year you’ll complete a personal and professional development portfolio in which you update your CV, complete a SWOT analysis and create a personal development plan so you’re ready to pursue your career.
We give you a huge breadth of knowledge in many areas of business and management so you can decide with areas are right for you and your career.
Further Study
Upon completion of your HND, you will be able to apply for direct entry to the second or final year on many of our full-time business-related degree programmes depending on the grade you achieve. If you gain a pass grade on your HND, you could progress onto second year of one of our Business or Management degree programmes or top-up degrees in International Business and/or Business Administration. If you were to gain a Merit profile or above on your HND you could progress onto final year of these degree courses.
You’re in an excellent position to understand which areas you want to continue you study in, having worked through many different subject areas. We can help you decide which path is right for you.
Employability
Enhancing employability skills
Learning at a vocational college means the emphasis is always on your employability and future career. The course content is focused on developing personal and business skills to prepare you for a range of careers and jobs. These might include accounting work, management traineeships, marketing, purchasing, retail management and selling.
You’ll develop a knowledge and understanding of business and management concepts, theories and current issues facing businesses today. You’ll look at the connections between leadership, management and what makes a business effective from a range of perspectives and environments.
To help you forge your career you’ll learn to analyse, research and apply what you know to form practical solutions to business problems. Pitching, presenting, communicating and having good IT skills are all areas employers are looking for and we help you to flourish in all of these areas.
Graduate jobs
People who complete an HND with us can go straight into a career, but many choose to continue learning and often complete a full degree. For example, Jasdeep Dhillon went on to do a degree in business and management with us when she finished her HND. From there she went straight into a graduate scheme position as a Project Management Officer at Capgemini.
Facilities & Staff
College facilities
There are well equipped learning hubs with libraries at all of South and City College campuses. They contain books, computers, videos, journals and access to a range of electronic information sources to support your learning at college.
You’ll have access to Moodle, a virtual learning environment. There you’ll find online course details and modules, reading lists, revision notes and teaching notes. It also has interactive learning material, revision resources and online activities.
As well as access to South and City College facilities, you’ll also be able to use the support and facilities available. This includes a fantastic library with over 62 million online and print resources as well as dedicated IT support. You’ll also have access to our seminar rooms, lecture theatres, catering and social spaces for group working.