Enterprise and Commerce

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- TH1EC15Z25

Campus Sighthill Campus

Qualification No Qualification

Study mode Full time

Start date Aug 2025

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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

Placement information

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

Study Options

Campus	Study mode	Start date
Sighthill Campus	Full time	25/08/25

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