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HND
North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

Enhance your knowledge of key business functions and develop a good understanding of the business world.

This advanced level course will further enhance your understanding of key business functions and provide you with an invaluable, detailed overview of the business world. You will acquire a wide range of transferable skills, highly sought after by employers, ensuring you are well-equipped for progression towards further study or direct entry into employment.

What you will experience
  • Managing People in Organisations
  • Accounting for Business
  • Management accounting using IT
  • Marketing
  • Law
  • Economics
  • Research Skills
  • Preparing to Start a Business
  • Behavioural Skills for Business
  • Business Culture and Strategy
  • Micro and Macro Theory and Application
  • The World Economy
  • ICT in Business
  • Business Law
  • Statistics for Business
  • Business Contractual Relationships
  • Business Fundamentals and Emerging Technologies

    • 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 Business (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
  • Robert Gordon University (RGU) - BA/BA (Hons) Management with Marketing year 3
  • Abertay University - BA (Hons) Business Management year 3
  • Queen Margaret University - BA (Hons) Business Management year 3
  • University of the Highlands & Islands (UHI) - BA (Hons) Business and Management year 3
  • The Open University - BA (Hons) Business Management – standard pathway
    • Employment:

    Business Management courses could lead to careers including:

  • Senior Administrator
  • Personal Assistant
  • Management Consultant
  • Recruitment Consultant
  • HR Officer

    • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    • Two Highers at Grade C or above, preferably in Business and English and a National 5 qualification in Accounting and Maths or Applications of Maths.
    • Or a Foundation Apprenticeship in Accounting or Business Skills.
    • For those returning to education, life skills and experience may be considered.

    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

    Course details

    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