Higher Diploma Business

Why take this course?

The Higher Diploma in Business is a one-year programme which is aimed at developing the range of cross-enterprise skills required of modern competitive organisations. The programme is ideal for anyone without a business qualification wishing to develop key business and management skills over two semesters. It has been designed with business skills as a dominant focus.

The course is designed with strong industry input with a view to producing more efficient and effective employees. Incorporating modules such as Management and Strategy, Economics, Marketing, Business Law, Entrepreneurship, Financial management, Business applications and HRM, this programme provides an opportunity to pursue a career in management and leadership in organisations. All modules assume no previous knowledge of the subject. This programme provides you with the fundamental skills to work in business, and will complement your existing degree. It also provides you with an opportunity for further postgraduate study.

What will I experience?

On this course you can:·

• Gain a thorough understanding of essential business management functions
• Acquire the skills, knowledge and competencies to play an active role in the management and development of business enterprises
• Engage with lecturers who are experienced in their field and are passionate about sharing their knowledge
• Proceed to a postgraduate qualification.