Program Overview

Program Overview

The Higher National Diploma (HND) International in Business is a practical and industry-focused course that provides students with the specialist business knowledge and workplace skills required by employers worldwide.

Course Details

• The course is delivered over two years, with a total of 240 credits.
• The course is divided into two years, with 120 credits per year.
• The course covers a range of topics, including business and the business environment, marketing processes and planning, human resource management, leadership and management, accounting principles, and entrepreneurial ventures.

Pathways

The course offers several pathways for specialization, including:

• Business
• Accounting and Finance
• Management
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management
• Human Resource Management
• Marketing
• Procurement and Supply Management
• Law

Career Opportunities

The HND International in Business course prepares students for a range of careers in business, including:

• Financial management
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resources
• Accounting
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Management consulting
• Training and development

Curriculum

The course curriculum includes the following units:

Year 1

• 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

• 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

Assessment

There are no formal examinations for this course. Assessments are undertaken in various ways, including:

• Presentation
• Writing an assignment
• Analysing a case study
• Completing a portfolio of evidence
• Writing reports

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country.

English Requirements

To study at GBS, students must demonstrate that their English level is at the standard required. GBS accepts a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto its courses.

Fees

The tuition fee for the course is AED 40,000 per year.

Intakes

The course has several intakes throughout the year, including January, March, June, and September.

Delivery

The course is delivered on weekdays, weekends, and evenings.

Location

The course is delivered in Dubai.

Awarding Institution

The course is awarded by Pearson.