Higher National Diploma in Business
A United Kingdom Level 4–5 business qualification with a choice of Management, Marketing or Procurement & Supply Management specialisation.
- Level
- RQF 4–5
- Duration
- 24 months
- Schedule
- Blended Learning
About this programme
The BTEC Higher National Diploma in Business is a career-focused qualification that equips you with the knowledge, practical skills and professional competencies required to succeed in today’s dynamic business environment. The programme combines academic learning with real-world business applications, developing core business understanding alongside management and leadership capability.
In your second year, you choose a specialisation: Management, Marketing, or Procurement & Supply Management, each building on four shared core units.
What you will study
Entry requirements
Any one of the following qualifies you to apply.
Two passes at G.C.E. Advanced Level
You already hold a diploma, which qualifies you for direct entry to the HND
Five passes at G.C.E. Ordinary Level, with five years of work experience
Exemptions approved by the Board of Examinations
Where it leads
Graduates move into management-track commercial roles across sectors, in Sri Lanka and abroad.
- Business Development ExecutiveDST 01
- Marketing ExecutiveDST 02
- Human Resources OfficerDST 03
- Operations CoordinatorDST 04
- Management TraineeDST 05
- Founder or small business ownerDST 06
Graduates progress to Aspire’s Pearson BTEC Postgraduate Diploma (Level 7), which in turn opens a pathway to master’s-level study.