University of Portsmouth Open Experience Day
21 Mar 2026, 08:30
Portsmouth
Overview
Do you want to learn the all-round business skills that employers are looking for, while working on your personal development and setting yourself up to get a degree in the future?
This HND Business course kick-starts your business career by providing a valuable introduction to topics including business strategy, finance, ecommerce and marketing.
It’ll give you an edge when starting your career and give you a solid foundation for further study.
After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of one of our selected Business, Finance or Marketing courses at our main campus in Portsmouth.
What you'll experience
On this course, you'll
Develop the skills and knowledge you need to excel in business
Learn from experienced tutors, lecturers and business leaders
Build knowledge in subjects such as marketing, business finance, business law, data management, business strategy, organisational theories and human resource management
Work on a research project and put your knowledge into practice to demonstrate what you’ve learned
You can study this course at Havant & South Downs College in Waterlooville or Isle of Wight College in Newport.
After the course you can top up to a full degree by joining the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management degree course at our main campus in Portsmouth.
Careers and Opportunities
What can you do with a Business HND?
After completing this course, you’ll have the knowledge and skills to begin a career in areas such as:
marketing
sales
publicity
administration
ecommerce
accounting
financial and risk analysis
HR
You can also top up your qualification to a degree.
What jobs can you do with a Business HND?
Roles our graduates have taken on include:
business development officer
recruitment consultant
publicity officer
graduate food buyer
financial analyst
risk analyst
After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available.
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