College of Contract Management
United Kingdom

1. A Flexible Course that Works Around You

Studying online is the perfect solution for you if any of the following apply to you:

If you are currently working

After a long day at work, traditional evening classes can be extremely unappealing. However, by learning online, you can get your HND in Business from the comfort of your home. All our live online lectures are held at weekends and recorded so you never need to miss one.

Working while you study means you’ll have no loss of income, making the online course a sound investment in your future. Moreover, it could even mean you have the time to gain industry experience while studying, which will make you stand out from other graduates in the job market.

If you don’t want to travel

You may have children, be a carer, have health issues or simply not be ready to move away to university. Whatever your reason for not wanting to or being able to travel to face-to-face classes, learning live online will allow you to study comfortably. Of course, we understand that people have commitments and responsibilities outside of their education and do our very best to accommodate everyone.

If you reside overseas

 Many people who would like to study for their degree in the UK cannot meet the financial requirements they need to get a Tier 4 Study Visa. This means students with this type of Visa can only work limited hours. As a result, for most, it is simply not an option. Live online learning means you don’t have to travel to the UK to earn an exact UK qualification. This will allow you the opportunity to work and save money. After that, you might choose to come to the UK to study for the third year at university and get your degree.

Alternatively, UK qualifications are respected all over the world. So, getting an HND in Business will help you get an impressive qualification that will further your career and raise your salary, all while maintaining your work and family life. Thanks to The College of Contract Managements unique method of recording live lectures, the time difference for overseas students is not a problem. Most importantly, you can take your lessons at a time that suits you.

2. Technology Brings the Classroom to You

Modern technology is moving faster than traditional university teaching methods. The more prestigious the university, the older and dustier the source material. It is clear that technology has transformed our lives so why wouldn’t we use it in education?

So, our lecturers use engaging presentations, shared screens, live videos and smart boards to bring lessons to life. All lectures are live so you will be able to talk to your lecturer and ask them questions during the live lessons. You can do this verbally or through the typed chat onscreen. All lectures are recorded so if you miss one you can access the recording via Moodle and catch up.

Many universities offer online courses. However, they are not interactive but far removed from a real classroom experience. Conversely, our courses give you the chance to get the most out of every lecture.

3. Real University Lecturers Deliver a High Standard of Teaching

We can’t deny that a full-time university education will always come out on top. With this in mind, we strive to deliver the highest quality courses possible. Also, we only hire lecturers from top UK universities, so you receive the same teaching as classroom students. Moreover, other students will be taking part in the live lectures and you will be able to hear them, creating a real classroom environment.

Once you qualify, you’ll find that employers really aren’t concerned with how you’ve received your qualifications. An online HND in Business is as valuable to you as a face-to-face course. In fact, given that you’ll likely be working alongside your studies, employers will be impressed by your experience, work ethic and drive to succeed.

Furthermore, the College of Contract Management is a Pearson-approved centre so students can rest assured that the HND in Business Accounting and Finance meets the high standards set by the Pearson.

4. An Economically Favourable Option

So, not only will you not have to pay the travel or accommodation costs that you would for university, but the course itself is considerably cheaper. Also, delivering courses online means we don’t have to pay for maintenance, utilities or an ever-expanding campus. Consequently, neither do you. You will instead receive the same qualification for a fraction of the price a university would charge.

Structure of HNC and HND in Business Accounting and Finance 

The HND in Business Accounting and Finance is made up of two parts.

Part 1: BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Part 2: BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND)

 

HND Modules

Each module or unit you take is worth credits. You must earn 120 credits at Level 4 to achieve your HNC and a further 120 at Level 5 to receive your HND.

Each module will be marked as either a Pass, Merit or Distinction, according to the quality of your work. Each credit you earn is given a value according to your grade, the total of which will make up your final grades for HNC and HND.

 

Level 4 Modules 

Unit 1: Business & Business Environment (15 credits)

Unit 2: Marketing Processes and Planning (15 credits)

Unit 3: Human Resource Management (15 credits)

Unit 4: Management and Leadership (15 credits)

Unit 5: Accounting Principles (15 credits)

Unit 6: Managing a Successful Business Project (15 credits)

Unit 8: Innovation and Commercialisation (15 credits)

Unit 13: Human Capital Management (15 credits)

 

Level 5 Modules

Unit 19: Research Project (Pearson Set) (30 credits)

Unit 20: Organisational Behaviour (15 credits)

Unit 21: Financial Reporting (15 credits)

Unit 22: Management Accounting (15 credits)

Unit 23: Financial Management (15 credits)

 

Level 5 Modules (Additional)

In addition to the 5 compulsory units you will study in your level 5 qualification, you are also required to study 2 further additional units. Allowing you to tailor your learning to best suit your needs.

The units available are from some of the other pathways we deliver. You are required to pick two units from different pathways – please find these below.

Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management:

Unit 27: Identifying Entrepreneurial Opportunities (15 credits)

Unit 28: Launching a New Venture (15 credits)

Unit 29: Managing and Running a Small Business (15 credits)

Business Law:

Unit 38: Law of Contract and Tort (15 credits)

Unit 39: Company Law and Corporate Governance (15 credits)

Unit 40: Consumer and Intellectual Property Law (15 credits)

Business Management:

Unit 24: Understanding and Leading Change (15 credits)

Unit 25: Global Business Environment (15 credits)

Unit 26: Principles of Operations Management (15 credits)

 

Assessment

You will need to complete assignments for each unit to test what you have learned from the unit, following which you will be graded and achieve a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade for each Unit. Your work will be assessed using the Unit’s Learning Outcome Assessment Guide.

Entry Requirements

Most importantly, for us to consider your application for the HND in Business Accounting and Finance course you must:

• Be at least 18 years old, and
• Be a fluent English speaker. Overseas students for whom English is not their mother-tongue will need to provide evidence that their English is good enough to keep up with the course. This can be any one of the following:
  • IELTS 5.5, with a minimum of 5.5 in both Reading and Writing
  • CEFR level B2
  • PTE 51
  • Or approved equivalent.

Pearson are a leading assessment body in the UK and their qualifications are highly respected across the globe. Therefore, UK Russell Group universities including Oxford and Cambridge regularly accept Pearson qualifications in their admissions process. Moreover, Pearson is industry-focused. It puts emphasis on its course providers (including the College of Contract Management) teaching vocational and transferable skills which students can take directly into employment or further education.

How You’ll Study

The College of Contract Management uses a virtual study platform called Moodle. This will be the hub of your online HND. Importantly, you will use Moodle to access your live lecture invitations, timetable, source materials, friends, forums, groups and messages. We advise you to follow the live lectures every weekend but this is not mandatory. It should be noted that you can catch up at your convenience.

How Often You’ll Study

We will invite you to attend 1-2 lectures per week. Generally, we schedule these for weekends, usually Saturday or Sunday evenings. Each lecture is 2 hours long, however, the number of total lectures varies. Further, we will send you a lecture schedule before each module starts to help you plan your time.

Also, we strongly advise you to supplement your guided learning with personal study. This could include:

• Wider reading.
• Practising the skills you’ve learned so far.
• Revising and summarising your notes.
• Discussing topics with your fellow students.

How You’ll Be Taught

Our live online lecturers use similar teaching methods to those they do in university classrooms. Like traditional teaching, you will take part in group discussions and examine case studies. As the lectures are recorded, you can re-watch them at any time.

 How You’ll Be Assessed

Towards the end of your module, we will email you an assignment. Moreover, it should be noted that you will have a few weeks to complete the assignment and send it back to us for your lecturer to mark. Moreover, the assignments are always written essays, you will never be required to travel for an exam. However, in the unfortunate event that you do not pass your assignments, you will have chances to retake.

Period of Study

Importantly, you have the option to study the HND in Business full-time or part-time.

Part 1: BTEC Level 4 HNC (Higher National Certificate)

Full-time: Year 1

Part-time: Years 1 and 2

Part 2: BTEC Level 5 HND in Business Accounting and Finance

Full-time: Year 2

Part-time: Years 3 and 4

Course Fees

To conclude, the fee for this course is £2,990 per year, so £5,980 in total.

In particular, we have two payment options to make payment as easy as possible for you.

The Monthly Direct Debit Payment Plan: £279 upfront fee and £279 x 24 months (Starting from Month 1 to Month 24 inclusive). Please note that it does work out cheaper to pay in full.

Importantly, we accept all major credit and debit cards. Alternatively, we can provide account details for banks transfer and cheques should be made payable to The College of Contract Management.