Business HNC
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2025
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Course overview
This qualification provides you with practical skills and theoretical knowledge that meet an employer's needs. The HNC in Business (SCQF level 7) develops knowledge and skills in business organisation.
This qualification covers areas such as;
- Accounting for Business
- Economic Issues
- Managing People and Organisations
- Marketing and Business Fundamentals
- Emerging Technologies
The demand for strong, business-minded graduates is high, and the industry is growing due to digital and social changes.
We aim to give you the skills to thrive in your chosen career. This course was uniquely designed with employers and universities in mind and will ensure you are qualified to progress onto further study or a rewarding career.
What you will learn
- Marketing
- Accounting for Business
- Managing People and Organisations
- Business Fundamentals and Emergent Technologies
- Human Resource Management
- Digital Marketing Communications
- Business Communication
- Economics
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and approaches to assessment.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessments:
- Open Book
- Exam – Closed book controlled
- Project-based assessments
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Minimum of two relevant Highers at Grade C or above and a minimum of four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects, these must include English or Maths or equivalent; subjects may include Business related subjects, Maths, English, Social and Science based subjects
or
- Relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 6 or above
- Candidates will be considered on an individual basis
Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements
- You will be required to attend a group and/or individual interview
- Skills check, this is to ensure you are on the right courses
- We will provide you with further information on the course during the interview
English Proficiency Requirements
Minimum IELTS 5.5Progression and Articulation Routes
- HNC can provide progression to degree-level study. For example, the HNC in Business allows direct entry into the second year of most degree programmes and allows direct entry to most second-year programmes.
- Higher National qualifications also provide the knowledge and understanding required for related Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), for example, SVQ in Business and Administration.
- Chartered Banker Institute (CBI) The Chartered Institute of Bankers for Scotland currently accept holders of HNC and HND directly into their higher level qualification leading to MCIBS (Member of the Chartered Institute of Bankers in Scotland). For more information see the Chartered Banker website.
- Pathways
Career options
- Assistant Business Manager
- Business Analyst
- Business Advisor
- Self-employment
Study Options
Campus | Study mode | Start date |
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Sighthill Campus | Full time | 25/08/25 |