HNC/D Business (Part Time)

Course overview

The HNC/HND Business degree (part-time) at Southampton Solent University is an innovative and flexible programme which provides a broad-based educational experience to students of business. Students can choose to follow a path through to BA (Hons) Business Studies or choose to leave after gaining the HNC or HND in Business.

Part-time students normally qualify for the HNC in two years; conversion to the HND takes a further year and students who choose to continue their studies may then gain the BA (Hons) in under two years. However, you can select your pace of study or can leave and rejoin the course as your personal circumstances dictate.

With the flexibility of being largely able to manage your own pace of study it is possible to progress from the HNC right through to the BA (Hons) degree in a minimum of four years. Alternatively, at the slowest pace, it would take 8 years to complete the same course.

The course is taught by experienced academic staff, many of whom have a background in industry. Their knowledge is invaluable at bringing this course to life and giving you the best balance of theory with practical application.

As a student with the university you will also have full access to our library resources, on-line journals and IT support; as well as career advice and guidance through our award winning Student 1st Support Service.

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Course content

Year 1

• Managing Finance
• Business and Academic Skills
• People and Organisations
• Organisations, Competition and Environment.

Year 2

Core

• Marketing Principles
• Management Systems
• European Business
• Business Law.

Year 3

• Business Project
• Choice of three options.

Options:

By carefully selecting appropriate options, you may be able to obtain exemptions from some examinations of many professional bodies, including the Chartered Institute of Marketing, the Chartered Institute of Personnel & Development, the Institute of Chartered Secretaries and Administrators and the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Options are offered subject to demand and availability, but would normally include the following:

• Advertising and Promotions
• Business Strategy 
• Curriculum plus
• Employee Relations
• European Business
• Financial Reporting
• Financial Systems
• Languages
• Human Resource Development
• Human Resource Issues
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing Intelligence
• Marketing Planning
• Management Accounting
• Managing Activities
• Managing Information
• Managing People: Managing Self
• Purchasing
• Quality Management
• Sales Planning and Operation
• Starting a Business
• Small Business Management: Taxation. 

Assessments

You will be assessed by a carefully selected mix of assignments, presentations, in-class tests and exams.  

Attendance

Year 1: Mondays, 1pm - 8pm
Year 2: Tuesdays, 1pm - 8pm
Year 3: Wednesdays, 1pm - 8pm

Fees

Fees for the 2011/12 academic year are:

• HNC Year 1: £1,320 or £330 per 20 credit unit
• HNC Year 2: £1,320 or £330 per 20 credit unit
• HND Year 3: £1,320 or £330 per 20 credit unit.

The HNC/HND students also pay the Edexcel Foundation (BTEC) Registration Fee, contact the faculty for details.  

 

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