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Enterprise and Commerce

Enterprise and Business NPA

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2026

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Course overview

This dynamic new course has been designed to equip you with the practical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to ensure your progress in today's business environment. 

It is aimed at individuals who wish to progress to an HNC study within Enterprise and Commerce. The broad range of subjects makes it an ideal entry point to pathways in Business, Marketing, Legal Services, Policing, Finance, Administration, and Accounting. It allows students to explore a variety of functions within an organisation.  The practical nature of the course makes it an ideal option for those looking to refresh or gain new skills and are considering higher education.  

You will gain a National Progression Award in Enterprise and Business. 

The course will also develop the skills and knowledge required for starting a business, whether you have an idea or not, or if you have an idea but lack confidence or don’t know where to begin.

What you will learn

  • Accounting Studies
  • Finance and E-Business
  • Commercial Aspects and Law
  • Basic Principles of Business Support Services
  • Business Communication
  • Finance
  • Law
  • Business Marketing and Management
  • Economics
  • Introduction to Legal Research and Writing
  • ICT Skills

These are just some of the subject areas you will cover within your course.

Meta Skills Developed:

  • Integrity
  • Adapting
  • Initiative
  • Communication
  • Collaboration
  • Curiosity
  • Critical thinking

How the course is assessed

  • On-going assessment
  • Portfolio of Evidence

Number of days per week

  • 3 days per week

Entry requirements

  • A minimum of four relevant National 5s (must include English and Maths/Numeracy) at C or above

Or

  • Any relevant National Qualifications Group Award at SCQF level 5.  Must include Comms and Numeracy

Relevant subjects could include

  • English
  • Business
  • Economics
  • Marketing
  • Modern Studies
  • Accounting
  • Science subjects

Candidates will be considered individually.

Information on Tests / Auditions / Interview Requirements

  • You must attend a course information session and or skills check.

English Proficiency Requirements

Minimum IELTS 5.5

Progression and Articulation Routes

  • HNC Accounting Next Generation
  • HNC Financial Services
  • HNC Business
  • HNC Administration and IT
  • HNC Police Studies
  • HNC Legal Services
  • HNC Marketing

Career options

  • Business Support Services - Administrator
  • Internship

Study Options

Campus Study mode Start date
Sighthill Campus Full time 24/08/26

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