1. A Flexible HND Marketing Course that Works Around You

In summary, studying online is the perfect solution for you if any of the following apply to you:

If you are currently working:

Undoubtedly, many people find themselves in the sticky situation of wanting to gain more qualifications without the time or means to do so. Reducing your working hours or leaving your job to study full-time is a real financial dilemma, no matter how much it will increase your salary in the long run. For this reason, we have made it possible to get your HND in Business Marketing without sacrificing your job.

We know how unappealing the thought of attending evening classes is after an exhausting day at work.  Therefore, our live online lectures are designed to enable you to fit classes around your schedule.  Whether you work office hours or shifts, we cater to your needs.

If you don’t want to travel:

Travelling to lectures can be an expensive and time-consuming nuisance. Whether you have a family, health issues or live in the back of beyond, it is likely to be a lot easier for you to study at home. With our live online lectures you can learn effectively and efficiently without leaving your house. As such, 100% of the hours you sacrifice to your HND each week will be spent learning.

If you reside overseas:

The College of Contract Management is emphatically inclusive and gives students from all over the world the opportunity to study for a highly respected UK qualification. There has been a huge rise in recent years of international students in the UK. The prestige of holding a UK qualification is world-renowned but until lately it has only really been an option for very wealthy students. This is because a Tier 4 Student Visa limits the number of hours that an overseas student can work.

The online HND solves this problem. Studying online allows you to gain your qualification in HND Business Marketing without travelling to the UK, thereupon opening up your options. For example, you may be working in a relevant industry already and gaining the HND in Business will put you at the front of the queue for promotion. Alternatively, you may have ambitions of attending a UK university but not meet the entry or financial requirements. Learning online will allow you to work and save money while you earn a qualification which is accepted by many UK universities.

 

2. Technology Brings the Classroom to You

There is a common misconception that online courses are of dramatically lower quality than college or university courses. Some of them are, undoubtedly. Even online courses provided by universities themselves tend to have very little contact time with a lecturer. They generally use standard university teaching methods that simply don’t fit with online courses or modern life, such as expecting online learners to visit the university library.

Consequently, we made our HND in Business Marketing a bit different. Each lecture is live so you can ask questions and discuss topics with your lecturer and fellow classmates as you would in a face-to-face lesson. This camaraderie is hugely beneficial to your understanding, enjoyment and motivation. Our UK team are based near London and are contactable by phone or email to provide you with support whenever you need it. We use modern and interactive technology to bring all the benefits of a classroom to your home.

 

3. Real University Lecturers Deliver a High Standard of Teaching

On the whole, a face-to-face university education will always come out on top but we strive to bring you courses of the highest quality we can. Firstly, we only hire real university lecturers with experience and specialism in the subject they’ll teach you. Furthermore, all our HND in Business Marketing lecturers have qualified in, practised and taught marketing for years. The live, interactive element of the lectures mean you’ll be able to establish a good relationship and work towards your goals together.

The College of Contract Management is accredited with Pearson. Subsequently, this means our courses all meet the high standards required and are awarded by them.

 

4. An Economically Favourable Option

Now, online learning is a fantastic investment in your future. As well as being able to work and save on travel, we charge you less. As we don’t need to pay for the maintenance or staff that universities do, we are able to offer you a valuable qualification for a significantly lower price.

Employers are looking for the skills and attitude they want in a member of their team. Where you get these skills from doesn’t matter very much, as long as you have them. Studying for your HND in Business Marketing alongside your job or other responsibilities shows discipline and determination that will impress employers.

Structure

The HND in Business Marketing 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 33: Marketing insights and Analytics (15 credits)

Unit 34: Digital Marketing (15 credits)

Unit 35: Integrated Marketing Communications (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.

For us to consider your application for the HND 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. More importantly, UK Russell Group universities including Oxford and Cambridge regularly accept Pearson qualifications in their admissions process. Pearson is industry focused with 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

In order to make your online learning experience as easy to manage as possible, we use a virtual study platform called Moodle. Now, this will be your online hub for the duration on your course. On Moodle you will also find your lecture recordings, learning resources, timetable, friends list, forum and messages.

Each lecture will be delivered via a live web link. We will send you this link in the form of an online invitation via email.

 

How Often You’ll Study

Each lecture is 2 hours long. For the HND in Business course we will hold 1-2 live lessons a week. These are held on Saturday and Sunday evenings, if a lecture is at a different time we will let you know well in advance.

We highly recommend spending a few hours a week on personal study. This will enhance your understanding of each topic and raise your grade. Personal study might include:

• Pre-reading before a lecture so as to introduce yourself to the topic before the class.
• Wider reading of topics that particularly interest you or that you find more difficult.
• Keeping a log for each lessons, summarising the key things you’ve learned.

 

How You’ll Be Taught

As we pride ourselves in providing you with a classroom environment during our live online lectures, your lecturer will use much the same methods to teach you as they do in their lecture theatres. This means you will have class discussions, examine case studies and demonstrate the skills you have learned.

 

How You’ll Be Assessed

Finally, towards the end of your module we will email you the brief for your written assignment. Consequently, you will have a few weeks to complete the assignment and send it back to us to be marked. Next, we will send you your results within a few weeks; but don’t worry if you fail, there will be a chance to retake.

Period of Study

You also have the option to study the HND in Business Marketing full-time or part-time.

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

Full-time: Year 1

Part-time: Years 1 and 2

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

Full-time: Year 2

Part-time: Years 3 and 4

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

We have two payment options to make payment as easy as possible for you.

You can either pay a one-off payment or split the cost over 2 years via a monthly direct debit.

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.

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