HND Business

The HND Business is a broad based qualification giving students scope to develop and progress within organisations of all sizes, including one which they may set up themselves.  It also enables students to progress to further academic and professional qualifications.  The course offers mandatory units in the main business areas, management, accounting, information technology, economics, marketing and communication.  There are various options on offer including languages, accounting software (Sage), marketing research and law.  It extends the skills and knowledge gained in the HNC Business and further develops optional skills in Human Resource Management, Marketing and Management.

FULL-TIME

Course Content
Core: Business Accounting, Economics, Marketing, Managing People & Organisations, Using Software Applications, Information Technology, Communication, Business Culture & Strategy, Business Law, Preparing Financial Forecasts, Behavioural Skills for Business, Statistics, Business, Contractual relationships.

Options: The following streams are available: Information Technology, Human Resource Management, Marketing, Finance.

SCQF Level: 8

Entry Requirements
1 Higher or 12 relevant SQA Units at Intermediate 2 or equivalent or other relevant qualifications or experience.

Study Mode
Full-Time, Part Time, Day Release & Evening.

Progression to
Access to 2nd Year of HND Business or Degree Courses. Part exemption from various Professional Qualifications.

Career Paths
Entry and supervisory Level Administrative, Managerial, or Commercial positions in Business, or Self-Employment. 

PART TIME DAY

Start Date:    
August 2008

SCQF Level: 8

Duration:    
Flexible, dependent on mode of study.

Day:          
Flexible, on negotiation with Course Team Leader

Time:        
Day: 9.00am - 4.00pm
                
Cost:        
Dependent on mode of study.

A selection of units are also available on a Distance Learning Basis

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