NC Business
COURSE INFORMATION:
Place of Study: Shetland College UHI, Lerwick
Mode of Study: Full time or Part time
Length of course: Full time: 1 year, Part time: 2 years
Start Date: September 2011
Entry Requirements: 4 Standard Grade passes at General level or above, or relevant work experience.
COURSE SUMMARY:
This course aims to provide candidates with a range of business skills and understanding. It recognises that learners will be at a stage where they are making choices about their future. As a result, it offers multiple exit routes towards employment or further study depending on the aims of the student. Completing the course will put candidates in a stronger position to move to the next stage of their career and should substantially increase their chances of doing this successfully.
COURSE CONTENT:
This course covers a range of introductory Business units including: Financial Accounting; Communication; Business Enterprise; Marketing; Business Start–Up; The UK Economy; Information Technology; Numeracy; Problem Solving; Working with Others; Employability; and Work Experience.
GOOD REASONS TO STUDY THIS COURSE:
- Keep your academic and career opportunities open and learn a range of theory and practical skills in the business discipline
- Achieve this award and gain access to a range of Higher National Certificate awards
- The opportunity to undertake a two-week work experience placement.
HOW WILL I STUDY?
With class discussion, practical exercises, lecturer-led tutorials and open learning. One week work experience placement.
STUDENT QUOTE:
"This course has given me a good understanding of teamwork and has enabled me to progress onto HNC Business. I know a lot more about myself now than I did before." Veronica Richards
STAFF QUOTE:
"The NC Business course provides students with a range of basic business skills which will prepare them for employment or for progression to more advanced study at HNC level." Irene Peterson, Head of Section.
PROGRESSION:
Academic: HNC/D Accounting or Business courses
Employment/Career: Accounting, administrative or business role.
Former students have: Secured posts in business and accounting organisations.
