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HND Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Leadership & Management

CECommonwealth College of Excellence · London

Our foundation year in business management at Commonwealth College of Excellence is tailored to help you discover your strengths and pinpoint your specific interests. In the first year of this extensive four-year program…

Tuition
£6,185/yr
Duration
2 years
Intakes
Sep, Jan, Jun
English
IELTS 6.0

Information from cce.ac.uk, updated 2 July 2026About this information

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Course Overview

Our foundation year in business management at Commonwealth College of Excellence is tailored to help you discover your strengths and pinpoint your specific interests. In the first year of this extensive four-year program, you’ll gain the essential skills and confidence required to progress to our Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business course.

Entry Requirements

Academic Qualifications

Students will be recruited students of good achievement from all educational backgrounds. Proven previous exam results will be the main criteria for admission. The following criteria must be met in order to secure admission: A- level pass or equivalent. A BTEC level-3 qualification in business. Other related level-3 qualifications. An access to higher education certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. Related work experience Mature applicants may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

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Fees & Scholarships

Tuition (international)
£24,500/yr
Deposit to secure offer
£2,000 (deducted from tuition)
Estimated living costs (Manchester)
£12,000–£14,500/yr

Scholarships available

Global Excellence Scholarship — £5,000 tuition reduction, automatic consideration for applicants with first-class equivalent grades. South Asia & Africa Merit Award — £3,000, essay-based, deadline 31 May.

Course Structure & Modules

Year 1

The Contemporary Business Environment15 Credits
Marketing Processes and Planning (Core)15 Credits
Management of Human Resources (Core)15 Credits
Leadership and Management (Core)15 Credits
Accounting Principles (Core)15 Credits
Managing a Successful Business Project (Core)15 Credits
Operational Planning and Management (Core)15 Credits
Digital Business in Practice (Core)15 Credits

Year 2

Organisational Behaviour Management (Core)15 Credits
Managing and Leading Change (Core)15 Credits
Principles of Operations Management (Core)15 Credits
Business Strategy (Core)15 Credits
Business Information Technology Systems (Core)15 Credits
Developing Individuals, Teams, and Organisations (Core)15 Credits
Business Communications and Relationship Management (Core)15 Credits
Business Data Analytics and Insights (Core)15 Credits

Career outcomes

Graduates move into roles across analytics, engineering and strategy. Recent graduate employers span major national employers, consultancies and fast-growing regional startups. The course draws on strong industry ties and a dedicated careers service running sector-specific recruitment fairs.

94%
Employed or further study, 15mo
£38k
Median starting salary
120+
Industry project partners

🇬🇧 Your route to working in United Kingdom.

As a full-time student you'll apply for a Student visa covering the full course length. After graduating, most of our destinations offer a post-study work route allowing you to live and work with no sponsorship needed for a fixed period — often opening a path toward a skilled worker visa and eventual settlement. Full details on our United Kingdom guide →

Campus Locations

London

About this information

Last updated
2 July 2026
Source
cce.ac.uk

Course information on this page was last updated from the Commonwealth College of Excellence website available at cce.ac.uk on 2 July 2026. NELO is not affiliated with or in partnership with Commonwealth College of Excellence; we display course information the institution has published publicly. Fees, entry requirements, dates and other information is subject to change; for the latest details and for admissions, please contact the institution directly.

What students say about Commonwealth College of Excellence

Reviews from students across Commonwealth College of Excellence's programmes.

4.5

4.5 out of 5

Based on 3 reviews

Teaching Quality
4.7
Campus Life
4.3
Career Support
4.7
Value for Money
4.3

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

  • Feb 2026

    “The international office picked me up from the airport and had my accommodation keys ready. Lecturers actually know your name here.”
    Teaching Quality
    5/5
    Campus Life
    5/5
    Career Support
    4/5
    Value for Money
    5/5

    Ade O. · Nigeria · MSc Data Science

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