The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a two-year professional university program which focuses on learning by doing. It is designed to teach the knowledge and skills needed for employment and paving the way for a Bachelor’s Degree Program. The HND originated from the United Kingdom and has long been adopted by all Commonwealth nations. It was introduced in Cameroon in 2002 by Ministerial Order No. 02/0069/MINESUP/DDES.
HND Curriculum Structure
The HND consists of four main components:

• General studies courses
• Foundation courses
• Professional courses
•  Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme

General studies courses are taken by all Higher National Diploma (HND) students in each specialty, they constitute French, English, Civics, Ethics and Law.
Foundation courses are interdisciplinary courses taught to provide students with a solid background in their various specialties.
Professional courses constitutes the main courses that students study to develop the specialist knowledge and skills in a chosen field of study. The curriculum of each program is structured into four semesters of 14 to 16 weeks of teaching, including students` assessment.
Supervised Industrial Work Experience Scheme constitutes a 3 months industrial attachment undertaken by students to blend theory and practice upon which they are expected to write a report and defend.
Accreditation and Conditions for the Award of the Higher National Diploma (HND) Certificate
The Higher National Diploma (HND) is earned in Cameroon through a national examination organized each academic year in one session by the Ministry of Higher Education through the National Committee for the Organization of Higher National Diploma (HND) Examinations. The examination is open only to those who have completed the program course work and research projects, after passing the prescribed examinations in an institution of Higher Learning approved by the Ministry of Higher Education.
Student Assessment
The Grades for Higher National Diploma (HND) are classified as follows:-
Distinction GPA of 3.50 and above / Average of 15-20 (85-100 %)
Upper Credit GPA of 3.00 – 3.49 / Average of 14-14.9 (70-74 %)
Lower Credit GPA of 2.50 – 2.99 / Average of 12-13.9 (60-69 %)
Pass (P) GPA of 2.00 – 2.49 / Average of 10-11.9 (50-54 %) Pass
Below 10 (Below 50 %) Fail
Below are the Higher National Diploma (HND) programs offered at MALUKU. Applying for study is easy and simple! You can choose to start your course now, as admission is on a rolling basis. MALUKU admission policy is based on the philosophy of “Open Admissions.” Academic credits can be transferred from another institution into MALUKU. At MALUKU we provide students the option of taking these programs online or on campus. The following is a list of higher National Diploma programs at MALUKU. Click on the program name to see more information about the program.
General Requirement: Advance level Certificate / High School Certificate or Equivalence.