Mode of Study

Evening

Start Date

27th Aug 2024, 37 weeks

Day(s):

Tuesday, Thursday

Time:

18:00 - 21:00

Location

City Campus

Cost

£ 896

Overview

This two-year part-time course will prepare you with the knowledge and skills for a role in a broad range of administrative and IT roles or for further study leading to the second year of degree study in Business, Administration or IT based degrees.  

You will develop skills and knowledge in managerial roles and/or for further academic study.  The course focuses on the development of skills in IT, digital technologies and business. It is suitable for:   

• Those with an interest in a career in administration, either in entering, or returning to a career in administration; or 
• Those who are already in an administrative role and wish to enhance their qualifications and skills to progress further. 

Course Fees

The cost shown is for year one only.  Cost is inclusive of all associated fees, and excludes additional textbooks and reading materials. 

Funding may be available for the course from:-

• FWDF (Flexible Workforce Development Fund) – Companies can claim up to £15,000 for training and development. This course is eligible to be used with this funding.  Funding is subject to availability. 
• SAAS Part Time Grant Funding - Students who meet the required residence criteria and who earn less than £25000 per year are eligible to apply to SAAS for a part-time grant to help with the course fees. 

Duration

You will study two evenings per week for two years during the academic term.

Specific dates can be scheduled by arrangement.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• One Higher plus 2 National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above; OR 
• Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 5 or 6; OR 
• SVQ 2 or 3 in Business and Administration or IT; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

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 includes

• IT in Business.
• Digital Technologies for Administrators.
• Recording Financial Transactions.
• Communication.

After the course

Careers

Employment in an administrative/senior administrative/managerial role 

Continuing Study

Learners achieving the HNC in Administration and Information Technology may have the option of progressing to: 

• HND Administration and Information Technology. 
• Second year of a Business, Administration, Management or IT related degree at a range of universities.

Teaching

How the course is taught