Gateway to Business


North East Scotland College

Course details

Course description

Gain skills in a broad range of Business disciplines that will prepare you for progression to further study.

If you find yourself unsure of exactly what aspect of business and administration you’d like to study at a higher level, then the Gateway to Business course is for you.

Successful completion of the course could lead to further study at HND level – without needing to meet the required number of Highers. In just five months, you will gain a qualification that could lead to further study in:

  • HND Accounting
  • HND Administration and IT
  • HND Business
  • HND Legal Services
  • Or an apprenticeship in Administration and Business.

    What you will experience

    You will study a range of subjects across the diverse range of business professions, including marketing, business, law and accounting units.

  • Administration and IT: learn about professional standards in key administrative processing, and business document production through the achievement of a word processing unit.
  • Finance and accounting: undertake a practical accountancy unit and learn about the fundamentals of Business Accounting practice.
  • Marketing: use case studies to learn about the fundamental principles and theories of marketing
  • Law: Discover the law of contracts and consumer rights and learn to apply this knowledge to specific hypothetical situations.
  • Communication: develop your skills in professional level report writing and presentation.
  • Business Theory: learn how organisations operate, and the theory that explains the features and characteristics of small and medium enterprises.
  • Customer care: fundamental to any business, you will learn about issues such as diversity and respect for others through the academic and personal skills development lessons, some of which are undertaken through remote learning.
  • 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

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

    Find out more about bursaries here

    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.

    Education at NESCol:
  • Business - HNC (SCQF Level 7)
  • Accounting - HNC (SCQF Level 7)
  • Legal Services (Law) - HND (SCQF Level 8)
  • Administration & Information Technology - HNC (SCQF Level 7)
  • Provided by

    North East Scotland College

    enquiry@nescol.ac.uk

    0300 330 5550

    Provider website

    Gallowgate

    Aberdeen

    AB25 1BN

    Entry requirements

    • At least 2 National 5, Standard Grade Credit or Intermediate 2 Qualifications, preferably including English and Maths.
    • Other qualifications and experience may be considered, but the ability to work at SCQF Level 5 is essential.

    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.