HND International in Business
The GBS Higher National Diploma (HND) International in Business prepares you with the right set of skills to join the workplace or continue with higher education.
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Course Overview
The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a practical and industry-focused course, giving you the specialist business knowledge and the workplace skills that employers around the world are looking for.
This HND International in Business course at GBS Dubai delivers in-depth insight into the world of modern business, and through assignments and projects, you'll put into practice your newly discovered business skills and knowledge.
The two-year HND in Business course allows you to take a deep dive into your subject and allows for specialisation with one of the course's exciting specialist pathways.
The pathway options help you to develop a higher level of specialist skills and knowledge, and become the qualified professional that top employers are looking for.
Pathways
- Business
- Accounting and Finance
- Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
- Human Resource Management
- Marketing
- Procurement and Supply Management
- Law
Whether you are looking to join an industry-leading company, or planning to start your own business, these business courses introduce you to all you need to start building a successful career at management level.
What will you achieve?
Widen your understanding of the global business environment
- Develop a wide range of specialist knowledge and practical skills, through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
- Gain transferable skills and improve your employability to widen your career prospects.
- Build the skills and knowledge to progress, and get credits towards a bachelor degree.
Career opportunities
If you're thinking of a career in international business, this HND International in Business course will help you develop a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting sector.
You'll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis – all of which are highly valued by employers.
This HND International in Business course leads to exciting careers in business areas such as:
- Financial management
- Marketing
- Digital Marketing
- Human Resources
- Accounting
- Logistics
- Procurement
- Business Administration
- Management consulting
- Training and development
Year 1
Total Credits:120
Units
Unit 1: Business and the Business Environment
Unit 2: Marketing Processes and Planning
Unit 3: Human Resource Management
Unit 4: Leadership and Management
Unit 5: Accounting Principles
Unit 6: Entrepreneurial Ventures
Unit 7: Managing a Successful Business Project
Unit 8: Business Data and Numerical Skills
Year 2
Total Credits: 240
Units
Unit 1: Global Business Environment
Unit 2: Organisational Behaviour
Unit 3: Digital Marketing
Unit 4: International Marketing
Unit 5: Planning a Social Media Campaign
Unit 6: Tapping into New and International Markets
Unit 7: Research Project - Part 1
Unit 8: Research Project - Part 2
There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways:
- presentation
- writing an assignment
- analysing a case study
- completing a portfolio of evidence
- writing reports
You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.
Academic Requirements
Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. For academic requirements by country, contact us.
English Requirements
To study at GBS, you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard required. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses, Please see the following page for more details - English Requirements | GBS Dubai | Global Business Studies
If you would like to improve your English before joining your course, please contact our colleagues at English Path Dubai. They have a range of English courses that suit all needs and levels.
Year 1
Total Credits:120
Units
Unit 1: Business and the Business Environment
Unit 2: Marketing Processes and Planning
Unit 3: Human Resource Management
Unit 4: Leadership and Management
Unit 5: Accounting Principles
Unit 6: Entrepreneurial Ventures
Unit 7: Managing a Successful Business Project
Unit 8: Business Data and Numerical Skills
Year 2
Total Credits: 240
Units
Unit 1: Global Business Environment
Unit 2: Organisational Behaviour
Unit 3: Digital Marketing
Unit 4: International Marketing
Unit 5: Planning a Social Media Campaign
Unit 6: Tapping into New and International Markets
Unit 7: Research Project - Part 1
Unit 8: Research Project - Part 2
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Enrolling for January'25
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