Prepare to Study - Business, Administration and Accounting

Course description

This 17-week course is an excellent opportunity for people who wish to develop their knowledge and skills in the areas of Business, Administration and Accounting. This all-round qualification provides the opportunity to experience all three areas of study in one award. Students will be supported to consider their own development and next steps whether it is to HN study or employment. The programme is very practical in nature and will develop skills sought after by employers. Students will also develop transferable skills such as team working, communication, time management and organisational skills which are all critical in employment and study.If you are considering HN study next year then this could be the ideal stepping stone for you as this course is SCQF level 5/6 which will provide the opportunity to hone knowledge and skills required for gaining entry to either HNC Business, HNC Accounting or HNC Administration and IT.Each candidate, on acceptance to the course will be given the opportunity of creating a timetable, tailor-made for their needs.  You will study a range of units in the areas of business, administration and finance which include the following: Understanding Business Human Resources: Administration Administrative Theory and practice IT Solutions for Administrators Communication Enterprise Activity Financial Accounting: An Introduction Management Accounting: An IntroductionYou will also undertake Personal development planning in order to prepare you either for further study or employment.

Learning outcome

On successful completion of the course you should be able to join the HNC Administration and Information Technology, HNC Accounting or HNC Business.Alternatively, you may be able to find employment in one of the key areas of the course such as administration, for example, as an administrative assistant, in a junior clerical position or as a receptionist. If business is your preferred option, then this qualification should help you to find a job as a clerical or retail assistant within the public or private business sector. Finally, if accounting is your preference then this qualification should equip you to apply for roles such as trainee or junior accounts assistant or a clerical assistant.