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NC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6

  • Start date:   August 2023
  • Level of Qualification:   SCQF Level 6
  • Course Type:   Full-time

NC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT LEVEL 6

The business course helps you develop the necessary knowledge and skills required for working in the modern business world and for progression onto HNC and degree level study. 

Content covered includes core business subjects, accounts, human resource management, marketing, economics, research skills, communication and ICT. Development of employability skills is central to this course, with the opportunity to complete a work placement and engage with local employers. 

Experienced lecturers with a wide range of industry experience will support and guide you throughout the course. 

Read about Ben Snodgrass' West Lothian College experience here

Business student Leanne Armit describes her college experience in this video

  • What the course includes

    This course includes: core business subjects, accounts, human resource management, marketing, economics, research skills, communication and ICT, with the opportunity to complete a work placement and engage with local employers. 

Why choose this course

The course prepares you for progress to Higher National and degree levels. You also gain skills which employers are looking for in information technology, communication, numeracy, problem solving, working with others, enterprise and employability. You will develop work experience through placements. 

Entry requirements

  • National 5 business management or relevant NQ/NC units or
  • National 5 in English or communication or
  • National 5 information technology or relevant NQ/NC units
  • Commitment to learning

We encourage students with relevant work experience to apply.

If English is not your first language, ESOL Level 5 is an entry requirement for this course.

  • Where it leads

    Education: HNC business, HNC events or HNC accounting

    Employment: In the business, administration or sales sectors

Interview arrangements

You will be asked to carry out an online task, acceptance to the course will be based on your qualifications, experience.

If you are invited for an interview for this course, plan to be in college for around three hours.

If you need help with this, please contact us by emailing enquiries@west-lothian.ac.uk.

Fees, Finance & Funding

There may be help available to assist with your study related costs. Impartial, confidential help and advice on financial matters is available from the Student Funding Team - including Bursaries, Educational Maintenance Allowance (EMA), Student Awards Agency for Scotland, Student Loans Company and student support funds. Click here to find out more

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