Enterprise and Commerce
Business HNC
Campus Sighthill Campus
Qualification SCQF Level 7
Study mode Full time
Start date
Aug 2026
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Course overview
This qualification provides 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 to ensure you are qualified to progress onto further study or a rewarding career.
What you will learn
- Basic tools needed to maintain a range of financial records for a business
- Current management theories and practices to evaluate organisational effectiveness
- Business knowledge, skills, and critical and entrepreneurial thinking
- International marketing
- Business Communication
- Fundamental issues in economics
Placement information
- No placement required
How the course is assessed
Each subject will have different evidence requirements and assessment approaches.
Some examples are provided below on the methods of assessment:
- Open Book
- Exam, closed-book controlled
- Project-based assessments
Number of days per week
- 3 days per week
Entry requirements
- Entry requirements
- Minimum of two relevant Highers at Grade C or above and a minimum of 3 National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects; these must include English, Maths or equivalent.
- Subjects may be Business-related subjects, Maths, English, Social Science 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 ensures you are on the correct course.
- 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.
- Higher National qualifications also provide the knowledge and understanding required for related Scottish Vocational Qualifications (SVQs), such as the SVQ in Business and Administration.
- The Chartered Banker Institute (CBI), formerly the Chartered Institute of Bankers for Scotland, currently accepts 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Sighthill Campus | Full time | 24/08/26 |
