Course details
Course description
The innovative content of this course is designed to meet your needs — and those of prospective employers.
Offering a well-rounded business education, it also develops practical skills that can be applied in a range of environments.
That's as well as excellent employment prospects, especially with current trends in the growth of rural surveying and the Scottish food and drink industry.
Core studies are complemented by specialist elective modules that let you tailor your studies towards your own specific interests. Real-life work placements give you the added benefit of relevant industry experience to build your practical skills and CV.
Throughout the course you'll make useful industry contacts, learn from regular guest speakers and make practical field trips. Our teaching, research and consultancy staff offer constant support and are always there to advise you if you need them.
Graduating from this course opens immediate doors into employment, or allows you to apply for the third year of our Rural Business Management degree.
This course has been created to offer a thorough knowledge of business knowledge and create and build on practical skills.
You'll also learn about planning, budgeting, business law and data handling.
Your elective modules will complement your core studies and reflect your own interests. Subjects include food, agriculture, tourism and equine and land management.
Field trips, guest speakers and practical activities enhance your learning experience and develop your knowledge and skills.
Example modules include:- Developing Entrepreneurial Skills
- Structure of the Scottish Travel & Tourism Industry
- Planning
- Budgeting and Control
- Business Law: An Introduction
Entry requirements
Two Highers at CC. No specific subjects are required. Applicants should be able to offer National 5 (A-C) or equivalent pass in English (for Literacy) and in Maths (for Numeracy).
Other equivalent qualifications are accepted and mature applicants with alternative qualifications and/or work experience should seek guidance from the college.
Course options
Course details
Full time
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Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Part time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Part time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Full time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.
Course details
Part time
Check with the course provider for dates.
Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.
Venue details
Peter Wilson Building
The King's Buildings
Edinburgh
EH9 3JG
This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.