Higher Nationals in
Business
Program Overview
The Higher Nationals in Business provides a deep understanding of how organisations work and how leaders make decisions. This program is ideal for learners who want a qualification that offers career flexibility across many fields. Students begin by studying the foundations of business including marketing, human resources, operations, finance, and business law. They also explore how companies communicate value, manage resources, and plan growth.
As learners progress, they develop stronger analytical and leadership skills. They explore strategy, project management, organisational behaviour, and modern business challenges. They also complete a research project that helps them apply these concepts in a real context. This program supports students who want to enter professional roles or apply for a university top up degree.
Level 4 Mandatory Units
Business and the Business Environment
Marketing Essentials
Human Resource Management
Management and Operations
Management Accounting
Business Law
Entrepreneurship and Small Business
Managing a Successful Business Project
Level 5 Core Units
Research Project
Organisational Behaviour
Principles of Operations Management
Marketing
Developing Marketing Campaigns
Digital Marketing
Integrated Marketing Communications
Cyber Security Specialist Units
Network Security
Forensics
Risk Analysis and Incident Response
Security Testing
Cloud Information Systems Security
Applied Cryptography and Security
Secure Software Development
Specialist Pathways
Management
Leadership and Management
Business Strategy
Managing Change
Human Resource Management
Strategic Human Resource Management
Talent and Recruitment
Employee Relations
Entrepreneurship
Innovation and Commercialisation
Launching a New Venture
Social Enterprise Management
Optional Units
Cloud Networking
Penetration Testing
Career Pathways
Business Executive
Sales and Marketing Associate
Human Resource Officer
Operations Coordinator
Entrepreneur
Project Assistant