HNC/D Business
Overview
The course provides skills and knowledge necessary for many careers – typically in industry, banking, insurance, civil service, local government and distribution. Today, the internet is an important part of business, so we have updated the course to include analysing and using information for strategic purposes.
HNC
- One Higher pass in an appropriate subject such as Business Management, Modern Studies, Economics, History, English, OR:
- NC in Business or appropriate NQ with passes in Communication, Business Decision Areas, Economics and Finance.
- All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview.
HND
- Two Higher passes in appropriate subjects such as Business Management, Modern Studies, Economics, English, History, OR:
- An NC in Business or an appropriate NC with passes in Communication, Economics, Finance, Law.
- For entry to the second year of the HND: 15 credits, including a pass in Graded Unit 1, from the first year of your HND Business.
- All entry subject to outcome of discussion at interview.
If you have three Higher Grade passes, you may be able to take the Diploma of Higher Education in Business.
More Information
The subjects you’ll study include:
HNC
Marketing, Business Accounting, Management, Information Technology, Communication, Economics and Graded Unit 1 (Exam).
HND
Micro & Macro Economics, Behavioural Skills, Law, Financial Forecasting, Business Culture and Strategy, IT Applications, Statistics, Graded Unit (Project), Managing People, Communications, Accounting and Marketing. There will also be a series of optional units.
Career
HNC
Trainee positions in management or team leader in industry and commerce.
HND
Trainee positions in management and administration in industry, commerce and the public sector (for example, local government and the civil service).
Continuing study
HNC
Apply for HND Business second year or degree courses in either first or second year.
HND
Apply for second year of degree courses and third year of various business degrees such as BA/BA (Hons) Management, Technology and Enterprise or BA/BA (Hons) Management at Glasgow Caledonian University (third year direct entry).
HNC - one year, starting in August. HND - two years, starting in August
City Campus Allan Glen’s.
City Campus Townhead Building.
Contact
HNC
Gerry McCrear
HND
Amanda Muir
HNC
0141 271 6327
HND
0141 565 2588




