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Enterprise and Commerce

Marketing with Entrepreneurial Skills (SCP)

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Part time

Start date Aug 2025

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Course overview

This course is for S5 and S6 pupils who are still at school.

This course will provide learners with a vocationally relevant introduction to Marketing and Entrepreneurial Skills to enable progression into further study.  

The course is designed to provide learners with an understanding of the marketing mix concepts, the impact of digital marketing developments, and the importance of marketing strategies in identifying and maintaining the success of an entrepreneurial business venture.

You will gain knowledge and skills in the following

  • Market Research 
  • Target Markets
  • Digital Developments
  • Alternative Marketing Strategies

What you will learn

  • Marketing Skills for the Entrepreneur
  • Customer Service Skills for the Entrepreneur
  • Creating a Business Plan
  • Planning a Social Media campaign

Meta Skills Developed

  • Integrity
  • Adapting
  • Initiaive
  • Communicaton
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking

How the course is assessed

  • Ongoing assessment throughout the course.

Number of days per week

  • 2 afternoons per week, Tuesday and Thursday 1.30 PM - 4.00 PM

Entry requirements

  • A minimum of three relevant Nat 5s at C or above (including English or Comms) and one other written-based subject, along with a strong personal statement.  

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You will be required to attend an information session

English Proficiency Requirements

IELTS 5.5 or above

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • HNC Marketing
  • HNC Business

       *subject to entry requirements. 

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Part time 19/08/25

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