Business, Accounting & Administration

Course description

This flexible course provides applicants with an opportunity to gain key transferrable skills in preparation for employment or further study.

This course is intended to provide learners with a broad knowledge of key business functions alongside an associated range of practical skills in areas such as IT, Administration, Finance, Marketing and Customer Care. The course is designed to give students progression pathways to HND study in Accounting, Administration and IT, Business and in Legal Services; and to gain skills and knowledge for progression into employment.

The course includes a lot of practical elements, allowing students to apply and demonstrate the skills, knowledge and experience gained.

Learn about the key aspects of running 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.

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This may be funded or part-funded by a bursary, if you are eligible to receive one.

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Learning outcome

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.

On successful completion of this course, you can progress to the following courses at North East Scotland College:

You would need to undertake further study at HNC/D level to progress to a range of university degrees.

On successful completion of this level of study, employment opportunities are common at entry level in a wide range of business environments.