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Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (RQF) (Full-time)

BTEC Level 5 HND in Business (NCR# 252947)

Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business (RQF) (Full-time)
 

This programme is ideal for those who wish to study at the undergraduate level to become better business managers. The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Business can be studied as a stand-alone programme or can form part of a three-year degree programme leading to one of the following final year / top-up degree programmes at the University of Sunderland.

  • BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management
  • BA (Hons) Business and Human Resource Management
  • BA (Hons) Business and Management
  • BA (Hons) Business and Marketing Management
  • BSc (Hons) International Tourism and Hospitality Management

The BTEC diploma in business offers a unique educational experience that combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, preparing individuals to thrive in diverse business environments. By undertaking a BTEC Level 5 diploma in business, individuals can acquire a comprehensive understanding of various business disciplines and hone their expertise in management and leadership.

Higher National Diploma (Level 5)
21 months
  • Preparation Course
  • Accounting Principles
  • Entrepreneurial Ventures
  • Leadership and Management
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Managing a Successful Business Project
  • Marketing Processes and Planning
  • Operational Planning and Management
  • The Contemporary Business Environment
  • Business Strategy
  • Developing Individuals, Teams and Organisations
  • Financial Management
  • International Marketing
  • Planning for Growth
  • Organisational Behaviour Management
  • Research Project
Mode of Study
Daytime Face-to-face tutorials
  • A compulsory 6 weeks of preparation course before the commencement of the programme.
  • 12~16 hours of face-to-face lessons with academic support per module.
  • A project supervisor will be allocated to each individual student for completion of the Research Project assignment.
Learning Aid
Hong Kong based Academic & Student Support Teams
  • Access to an online study platform where all study materials and student handbooks are available and accessible
  • A dedicated tutor for academic support who you can contact for any academic queries
  • Access to the Student Support Team for administrative support
  • An induction day before attending tutorials
Entry Requirements
  • Completion of one pass in HKDSE or equivalent or other vocational qualifications (ex. Project Yijin/ Diploma in business-related disciplines) at QCF Level 3 or equivalent;  OR
  • Non-standard entry for applicants whose qualifications do not meet the standard entry requirements but have 2 years’ business-related work experience will be considered on a case-by-case basis;  AND
  • English requirement – IELTS 5.5 or equivalent.

Candidates whose first language is English or whose previous verified qualification was taught and assessed in English are exempted from the aforementioned English Language requirement.

Tuition Fee
7 instalments
  • HKD116,000#* / 21 months
#This does not include the HKD4,500 BTEC student registration fee.
*This does not include the HKD600 administration fee. The tuition fees shown above refer to the fees for 2024/25, and the fees for 2025/26 are subject to review.
Funding
ENLS / Scholarship / Early Bird
  • Non-means-tested Loan Scheme available for Hong Kong residents
  • Enrol to enjoy up to HKD10,000 Bursary^ which are valid for application on or before 1 September, 2025 only.

^Terms and conditions may apply. For further information, please contact us by phone (852) 2992 0133 or by email ([email protected])

How To Apply
1 intake per year October

Please click here to Apply, our Admissions Advisor will assist you shortly.

Graduate Sharing

The staff and lecturers are very caring and supportive, I became more confident after my studies. The practical skills from business modules helped me to explore and develop my business horizon. - Sunil Sandhu, 2022 BA (Hons) Business and Management

Student name: Sunil Sandhu
Year of graduation: 2022
Programme of study: BA (Hons) Business and Management

Sharing: I was truly amazed at achieving the Outstanding Student of the Year award. This is truly a once in a lifetime opportunity. I chose the University of Sunderland in Hong Kong because the modules were practical and business-minded, I believe this could help me explore and develop my business horizons. In fact, the curriculum trained my critical thinking mindset for tackling problems at work. The practical skills allowed me to truly explore myself and became more confident after my studies here. I am truly blessed to have graduated from this pleasant learning environment, as it encouraged an ample amount of teamwork and collaboration. Apart from that, the student support team from the university was more than committed to helping students like me during the pandemic. I am grateful for their services and time.

Information is accurate at the time of publication and is subject to change. The programmes above are registered at the Non-local Courses Registry (NCR). It is a matter of discretion for individual employers to recognise any qualification to which this course may lead.

Programme Information

  • Application Deadline:30/09/2025
  • Duration:21 Months (Daytime)
  • Study Level:Higher National Diploma (Level 5)
  • Discipline:Business Management, Higher Diploma

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