Leadership & Management
Course Code
HCLM-Y1
Course Level
Level 4
Study Mode
Full time
Start Date
21-Sep-2026
Course Type
Higher Education
Campus
Moulton
Course Duration
1 year
The HND offer will support students in preparing for a range of employment opportunities that are aligned to the L5 Occupational Standard for Operations or Departmental Manager.
Year one (L4 HNC) is designed to reflect Operational Management level (L4) where graduates are able to perform key business functions and tasks, understand processes and operations and work as effective, skilled operatives.
Year two (L5 HND) is designed to reflect Managerial level (L5). Graduates are able to enhance business performance through strategic business planning to meet and fulfil business aims and objectives. Graduates will also have an understanding of managing business functions to work effectively in lower/middle management positions.
Year 1 (level 4) units lay the foundations of learning by providing a broad introduction to business and different business functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing you for study at Level 5 or to enter employment and management with the knowledge, skills and behaviours necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility. You will gain a wide range of business knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will also be involved in vocational activities that help you to develop vocational behaviours (the attitudes and approaches required for a competence) and transferable skills.
Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.
By the end of Level 4, you will have sound knowledge of the basic concepts of leadership and management. You will be competent in a range of subject-specific skills as well as general skills and qualities relevant to key areas of business.
What this course could lead to
Potential future careers
Next step on your journey
Full time | Level 5