NC Business

Overview

This one-year course introduces you to the knowledge and practical skills you’ll need to work in the business sector. If you achieve 12 units at level 5 or above you will be awarded the National Certificate in Business at Level 5. Complete the course successfully and you’ll be able to study for further qualifications at HNC level.

• Three or more relevant Standard Grade passes including English at Grade 3 or above, or equivalent (Intermediate 1 or 2 at C or above)
• All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview

More Information

You’ll study eight mandatory units:

Recording Cash Data, PC Passport: IT Software – Spreadsheet and Database, PC Passport: IT Software – Word Processing and Presenting Information, Communications, Enterprise Activity, Marketing: Basic Principles, Skills for Customer Care, Market Operations and the Scottish Economy.

You must also complete 4 optional units to obtain the NC Business Group Award.

Students will complete an additional 6 optional units further developing skills and knowledge relevant to a contemporary business environment.

Optional units may include:

Marketing and Operations, Personal Development, Business Enterprise, Crime and Society, The UK Economy. For a full list of optional units please see the website.

Career

This course will prepare you for a range of customer facing jobs in the public and voluntary sectors in Call Centres, Financial Services, Sales and Marketing, Personnel, Retailing, Administration, Trainee Management.

Continuing study

Apply for our HNC courses, including Business, Human Resource Management, Administration and Information Technology, Legal Services, Advertising and Public Relations, Accounting.

One year, starting in August

City Campus Townhead