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Enterprise and Commerce

Access to HN Business, Marketing, Finance, Accounts & Law

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Full time

Start date Jan 2025

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Course overview

This dynamic new course has been designed to equip you with practical skills and theoretical knowledge to ensure you progress in today's business environment. 

It is aimed at individuals who wish to progress onto HNC study within Enterprise and Commerce. The general spread of the subjects makes it an ideal entry point to Business, Marketing, Legal Services, Policing or Finance, Administration and Accounting pathways. It allows students to explore a variety of functions within an organisation.  The practical nature of the course makes it an ideal option for those looking to refresh, or gain new skills and are considering Higher Education.  

What you will learn

  • Accounting Studies
  • Basic Principles of Business Support Services
  • Business Communication
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Business Marketing and Management
  • Economics
  • Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
  • ICT Skills

Meta Skills Developed:

  • Integrity
  • Adapting
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking

How the course is assessed

  • On-going assessment
  • Portfolio of Evidence

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week

Entry requirements

  • A minimum of four relevant National 5s (must include English and Maths/Numeracy) at C or above

Or

  • Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 5.  Must include Comms and Numeracy

Relevant subjects could include

  • English
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Modern Studies
  • Accounting
  • Science subjects

Candidates will be considered on an individual basis.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You will be required to attend a course information session

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • HNC Accounting Next Generation
  • HNC Financial Services
  • HNC Business
  • HNC Administration & IT
  • HNC Police Studies
  • HNC Legal Services
  • HNC Marketing

Career options

  • Business Support Services - Administrator
  • Internship

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Full time 20/01/25

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