The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a practical and industry-focused course, giving you the specialist business knowledge and the workplace skills that employers around the world are looking for.

This HND International in Business course at GBS Dubai delivers in-depth insight into the world of modern business, and through assignments and projects, you'll put into practice your newly discovered business skills and knowledge.

The two-year HND in Business course allows you to take a deep dive into your subject and allows for specialisation with one of the course's exciting specialist pathways.

The pathway options help you to develop a higher level of specialist skills and knowledge, and become the qualified professional that top employers are looking for.

Pathways

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

Whether you are looking to join an industry-leading company, or planning to start your own business, these business courses introduce you to all you need to start building a successful career at management level.

Widen your understanding of the global business environment

• Develop a wide range of specialist knowledge and practical skills, through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
• Gain transferable skills and improve your employability to widen your career prospects.
• Build the skills and knowledge to progress, and get credits towards a bachelor degree.

If you're thinking of a career in international business, this HND International in Business course will help you develop a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting sector.

You'll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis – all of which are highly valued by employer

This HND International in Business course leads to exciting careers in business areas such as:

• Financial Management
• Marketing
• Digital Marketing
• Human Resources
• Accounting
• Logistics
• Procurement
• Business Administration
• Management Consulting
• Training and Development

Year 1

Total Credits:120

Units:

• 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

Total Credits: 120

Units:

• 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

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

• presentation
• writing an assignment
• analysing a case study
• completing a portfolio of evidence
• writing reports

You will be required to work in your own time to complete research, homework tasks or group work. Self-study is vital to your success on this course and lecturers will give you guidance on how best to approach this throughout the study period.

Academic Requirements

Academic entry requirements vary from country to country. For academic requirements by country, contact us.

English requirements

To study at GBS, you must demonstrate that your English level is at the standard required. We accept a number of different English language qualifications/tests for entry onto our courses.