HNC Business (with Marketing or Human Resource Management)
SCQF Level: 7
This course will equip you with the key skills and knowledge you need to achieve success in the business world. It is suitable for students progressing from NQ or Passport level and S5 school leavers who want to achieve an industry recognised qualification before going to university. It is also suited to mature adults who may not have formal qualifications but have a number of years relevant work experience.
Duration
One academic year. You will need to attend College for 15 hours of variable, timetabled study per week, plus commit to undertake further self study of approximately 6 hours per week.
Aim
You will gain knowledge and expertise in core business subjects, theories of managing and motivating people, business accounting, the economy, marketing, IT business applications and human resource management. A final graded Unit will assess the integration of knowledge and skills you have achieved throughout the course.
Opportunities
You can specialise in the areas of human resource management or marketing and carry your chosen specialism forward to Higher National Diploma and degree level study. You will also have an opportunity to meet a variety of employers through work related activities.
Entry
- 1 relevant Higher. A pass at Intermediate 2 Business Management (internal candidates only)
- A commitment to learning.
For those about to leave school you will not currently be able to apply online and you should ask your guidance teacher for an appliction form.
Prospects
Education: Possible progression to HND Business.
Possible progression to 2nd year of a relevant degree course, subject to completion of a related interim module.
Employment: This course provides an exciting range of opportunities for employment in industry, commerce or public sector organisations. It also provides the key broad based skills and understanding required to start up your own business.


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