Course Options
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Overview
This course allows students with no formal qualifications to gain a basic knowledge of the business world, making them more attractive to employers and able to progress to higher level programmes at the college.
You'll work in teams on a business project and have the opportunity to study units in a variety of topics like computing, administration and tourism.
This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 4. For more information on the framework visit: www.scqf.org.uk/the-framework/.
Minimum entry requirements
- There are no formal entry requirements but you should have an interest in the industry.
- If English is not your first language you will be required to have ESOL at Intermediate 2 level.
Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.
Additional selection requirements
- You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area
What you study
Topics you'll cover include:
- Preparing for Employment.
- Core Skills.
- IT.
- Working with Others.
- Sustainable Tourism.
- Preparing and Presenting a Business Plan.
- Basic Accounting.
- Marketing.
- Advertising.
- Social Media.
- Animation.
- Administration.
After the course
This course will boost your core employability skills, making you more attractive to potential employers.
Continuing Study
Successful students can progress to an NC/NQ Level 5 within the faculty of business and potentially into the wider college.