HNC/D Administration & Information Technology

Overview

The course provides a broad range of skills and knowledge to give you lots of opportunities for jobs or further study. You’ll develop specialist skills in IT, project management, research and planning.

HNC

• One Higher at Level C or above in English (or an English based subject such as History, Administration, Modern Studies or Business Management) AND
• Two other passes at Standard Grade, or equivalent at band 3 or above, OR:
• A National Qualification including Communication 4 and appropriate Administration/IT modules, OR:
• SVQ Level 2 in Administration
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview. If you do not meet the above requirements, then you may still be considered, at the Course Leader’s discretion, for a place on the HNC Administration and Information Technology programme if you have relevant work experience.

HND

• Two Highers at C or above including English (or an English-based subject such as History, Administration, Modern Studies or Business Management)
• For direct entry to year two – this may be possible if you complete the HNC Administration and Information Technology Group Award with 12 credits or more, including mandatory credits. Contact us to find out more
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview

More Information

The subjects you’ll study include:

HNC

IT in Business: Word Processing and Presentation Applications, Spreadsheets, Databases, Office Administration, Office Technologies, Recording Financial Transactions, and Personal Development Planning.

HND

IT in Business: Advanced Word Processing, Advanced Spreadsheets and Advanced Databases, Office Management, Business Information Management, Project Management and Presentation Skills. You’ll also be able to choose from optional units.

Career

A personal assistant or administrator in the public and private sectors

Continuing study

HNC

Apply for second year of HND Administration & Information Technology.

HND

Apply for 2nd or 3rd year of BA Management, Technology and Enterprise; BA Management or BA Business at Glasgow Caledonian University or BA Business Administration at the University of the West of Scotland

HNC - One year, starting in August.

HND - Two years, starting in August.

City Campus Townhead / Riverside Campus