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Business (Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management)

Course details
  • Higher National Diploma
  • 2 Years
  • Full-Time
  • 2027-09
  • Undergraduate
Course location
Wigan
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

The world of business is dynamic and exciting, offering today's business undergraduates vast career opportunities. Human resources, logistics and marketing are just some industry sectors graduates can successfully progress into. The course is designed to develop student's commercial awareness through the examination of contemporary business issues, entrepreneurship, leadership and management. It is also designed to equip graduates with the skills required for the rapidly changing business environment.

Previous students have progressed into positions in the public and private sector, working in managerial, supervisory and administrative roles. Students have also progressed onto the College's BA (Hons) in Business & Management Top-Up Degree which is delivered in partnership with the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

Undergraduates have the opportunity to learn from highly trained professionals who have worked in a whole host of industry sectors, from marketing to finance. The professionalism and wealth of experienced academic professionals enables students to gain an exclusive insight to the world of business.

Course Delivery - this course is delivered 2 days per week.

Modules

  • The Contemporary Business
  • Marketing Processes and Planning
  • Management of Human Resources
  • Leadership and Management
  • Accounting Principles
  • Managing a Successful Business Project
  • Research Project
  • Organisational Behaviour Management
  • Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities
  • Launching a New Venture
  • Managing and Running a Small Business

Assessment method

The programmes are assessed through a variety of methods, including written assignments, reports and presentations.

How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland does not have vacancies
  • International does not have vacancies
  • EU does not have vacancies
  • United Kingdom does not have vacancies

Apply by
27 January 2027

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
002N
Institution code:
W67
Campus name:
Wigan

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Open days

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

80
Mature students with experience, a portfolio of work and employer references will be considered. Students must also possess a Grade 4 or above in English and Maths at GSCE or equivalent.

Historical entry grades data BETA

This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Northern Ireland, Wales£7500Per year

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

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