Business

University of Portsmouth

Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Business and management studies

Business HND is an undergraduate degree at University of Portsmouth, based in Newport, taught full-time over 2 years. Typical A-level entry is DEE - EEE.

A-Level Entry

DEE - EEE

Typical offer · UCAS

UCAS Points

48 - 56 points

Typical offer · UCAS

About this course

Overview
Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?

This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing.

It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.

After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of one of our selected Business, Finance or Marketing courses at our main campus in Portsmouth.

What you'll experience
On this course, you'll

* Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business

* Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders

* Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management

* Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned

You can study this course at Havant & South Downs College in Waterlooville or Isle of Wight College in Newport.

After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management degree course at our main campus in Portsmouth.

Careers and Opportunities
What can you do with a Business HND?

After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:

* marketing

* sales

* publicity

* administration

* ecommerce

* accounting

* financial and risk analysis

* HR

You can also top up your qualification to a degree.

What jobs can you do with a Business HND?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:

* business development officer

* recruitment consultant

* publicity officer

* graduate food buyer

* financial analyst

* risk analyst

After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DEE - EEE
UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 56 points
BTEC MPP - PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Newport

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Waterlooville

Related Courses

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Newport
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Business and management studies