Overview
This exciting new course is designed to take advantage of one of the fastest-growing sectors in Scotland. Tech companies of all types increasingly rely on skills such as website development, cloud technologies, machine learning, data analytics and digital marketing to survive and thrive. As the demand for digital skills grows, so do the opportunities and financial rewards.
The HND Technologies in Finance and Business is designed to address the business need for multi-skilled individuals possessing IT, business and interpersonal skills required for the digital economy.
An integral part of this course will be elements of work experience. In partnership with Investment20/20, City of Glasgow College will offer students on this course a series of Insight Weeks across the two-year course. These will enable students to get real experience in finance and tech firms across the central belt of Scotland.
This course will advance the careers of learners who wish to pursue a business career in the digital economy. The award provides the essential and highly sought-after mix of technology and business skills that enables progress to further academic and professional qualifications before embarking on a career in a diverse range of business areas within the public and private sectors.
Why Choose City of Glasgow College?
City of Glasgow College is a next-generation college. Our Campuses at City and Riverside have been meticulously designed to offer superb opportunities to our students and to meet and adapt to the changing needs of future generations. This future-proofing complements the vast open and inspiring learning and teaching environment. Here are just a few reasons why you should make City your first choice:
- We have designed our curriculum to develop the technical skills of students and it is closely aligned with industry requirements, meaning our graduates can successfully transition from their course into employment.
- We support our students in a classroom environment encouraging student engagement and improving attainment.
- Over 90% of our successful students progress directly to further learning, apprenticeships, or employment.
- All of our students have a named Academic Advisor who can provide advice, support and signposting in key areas, such as:
- Opportunities to discuss your academic progress.
- Encouragement and an informed view with ways to enhance your academic studies.
- Planned workshops from the student services team on a range of areas including finance and funding, careers information, help to be a class rep etc. You can suggest to your Academic Advisor workshops and talks that would benefit you.
- A reliable point of contact throughout your studies, enabling you to make the most of your time at the college.
Minimum entry requirements
- One Highers at Grade C or above in a relevant* subject; OR
- Three National 5 qualifications at Grade A in relevant* subjects; OR
- National Qualification at SCQF level 6 in a relevant* **subject; OR
- Other equivalent qualifications or experience.
* Relevant subjects include any from a STEM discipline, Business or English.
** Internal applicants must complete 14 credits.
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 or we'll make an offer based on your application form.
What you study
The course has been structured to provide students with a background in business operations, technology, project management and entrepreneurship to allow them to seek employment in a wide variety of sectors.
Over the 2 years of the course, you will find out about:
Technology skills and knowledge:
- Big Data and Data Science.
- Emerging Technologies, Cloud Computing and Mobile Technologies.
- Cyber Resilience.
- Understanding the fundamentals of developing software with a specific focus on Python to support data analysis.
- User Experience Design.
- Relational Database Management Systems and SQL.
- E-Commerce Solutions.
Business skills and knowledge:
- Business Process Management.
- Business Communication.
- Professionalism and Ethics.
- Functional Areas of Business.
- Project Management Methodologies.
- Financial Regulation.
- Statistics for Business.
After the course
The HND award will prepare learners for entry to a wide range of positions. Depending on your area of specialisation, you could develop a career in the following:
- IT management.
- Project management.
- Business analysis.
- Technology consultancy.
- Data management.
- E-commerce roles.
- Roles in Fintech organisations.
Continuing Study
Students can articulate to BSc Business Technology at UWS with further progression routes pending.
How the course is taught
This course is classroom-based, and attendance is vital or important content will be missed.
You will be required to undertake research on a regular basis, in order to apply theoretical concepts to case study examples.