What will I study?

The HNC in Business is the first year of a 2-year programme, comprised of study at HNC level during the first year with progression to HND in the second. It is designed to help you develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed within the business sector, while also giving broader insight into specialist areas including marketing, communications and managing people and organisations.

You will gain insight into the different factors that influence modern-day businesses as well as the structures and strategies adopted by organisations to develop, grow and succeed.

With business roles being in high demand, particularly within the UK, studying the HNC in Business will provide a pathway into the industry for ambitious and committed students.

Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, have interest in management, looking to refresh your skills and knowledge or are simply seeking a change in career, our Business course is for you.

All teaching for this programme will be delivered in person, on campus. Classes will not be delivered online.

What will I learn?

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Develop knowledge and skills required for employment in a business environment

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Acquire skills and knowledge in key business functions such as Management, Marketing, and Accounting as well as developing knowledge and skills in Economics, Communication, Problem Solving and the influence of technology on the business environment and businesses themselves

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Provide a grounding for students looking to start up their own business by integrating a Business Fundamentals unit while exploring emerging digital business models and getting an introduction to accounting

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Develop study and research skills

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Develop transferable skills including Core Skills to the levels demanded by employers

Accreditation

The Chartered Institute of Bankers for Scotland currently accept holders of the HNC and HND directly into their higher level qualification leading to MCIBS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland).

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  Chartered Institute of Management Accountants (CIMA)

  As of the 1st October 2020 CIMA accredited programmes will be given exemptions in line with the new global CIMA accreditation policy. Please

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• for the list of qualification exceptions.