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Administration & Information Technology

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HND
North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

For those who wish to build on their existing administration skills and further develop their technical and interpersonal skills.

This advanced level course will build on your existing knowledge, and ensure that you are well-equipped to move on to a university degree or employment. By the end of the course you will be able to demonstrate the skills needed to effectively manage and make important decisions in an administration work environment.

What you will experience
  • Office Administration
  • Digital Technologies and IT
  • Microsoft Office applications
  • Marketing
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Human Resources
  • Office Management
  • ICT in Business
  • Advanced Word Processing, Databases and Spreadsheets
  • Presentation Skills
  • Interviewing
  • The World Economy
  • Micro and Macro Theory and Application
  • Preparing to Start a Business

    • Bring Your Own Device (BYOD)

    This course is a Bring Your Own Device (BYOD) programme. This means that you are required to have access to your own laptop computer, netbook or similar device in class each day that you are in college.

    Find out more about BYOD here

    If you do not already own a suitable device you can apply for a student loan from SAAS, if eligible, to fund the cost of purchasing a device.

    Find out more about student loans here

    Learning outcome

    HND Administration & Information Technology (30 credits).

    Progression:

    Whether you wish to progress in your studies or enter the world of work, North East Scotland College has excellent progression opportunities, with links to eight universities across Scotland and great relationships with industry employers.

    University
  • Robert Gordon University (RGU) - BA/BA (Hons) Management year 3
  • Robert Gordon University (RGU) - BA/BA (Hons) Management with Human Resource Management year 3
  • Edinburgh Napier University - BSc (Hons) Information Technology Management year 3
  • Abertay University - BA (Hons) Business Management year 2
  • Abertay University - BA (Hons) Marketing and Business year 2
  • University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) - BA Business and Management year 3
    • Employment:

    Employment: opportunities are common in administrative positions across a wide range of industries. Many go on to secure work in roles such as:

  • Senior Administrator
  • Office Manager
  • Office Supervisor
  • Personal Assistant
  • Trainee Manager

    • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    Course options

    Course details

    Full time

    Check with the course provider for dates.

    Cost: Visit the provider's website for details.

    Venue details

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    This is the main contact address for the provider. This may not be the location where this course is presented.

    Who to contact

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    View course on provider website