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High Drop-out Rate Alert

20% of students drop out or transfer from this specific course. Consider asking why on an open day.

HND Business

Icon College of Technology and Management
Full-time2 YearsSubject: Business and Management
Course Score
C /60
Graduate Salary
£27,000
Satisfaction
84%
Degree Completion
80%
Professional Jobs
22%
Meaningful Work
65%

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

20%
Moderate AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI does some of the simpler tasks in these jobs, but most of the work still needs human judgement and skill.

AI impact by graduate destination

Secretarial and related62%
Administrative55%
Sales40%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Leisure, travel and related personal service10%

🧭 Career Trajectories

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Expected Starting Salary

below national median

Typical starting salary for Business and Management graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2029
First job
~2030
£27,000
typical starting salary
£24,000
£35,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Business and Management graduates nationally earn £20,000-£55,000 (1440 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Elementary occupations
20%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
13%
03
Process, plant and machine operatives
11%
04
Skilled trades occupations
9%
05
Administrative occupations
9%
06
Sales occupations
8%
07
Secretarial and related occupations
3%
08
Caring personal services
3%
09
Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
3%
10
Nursing Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
22%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
70%
Career On Track

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