HNC BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

Intro to the course:

Digital business support services are predicted growth areas for employment in Lanarkshire over the next four years. The HNC in Business reflects the changes needed to accommodate the rapidly changing technological developments that have disrupted the internal and external business environments, and the increasing drive for businesses to use digital online models and app technology. You will be introduced to the various disciplines needed to provide a more holistic understanding of running and managing a business. The HNC introduces the key functions in a business organisation: · management · economics · marketing · accounting · communication · managing change

· business fundamentals and emergent technologies · business law The HNC also develops human cognitive and transferable skills that are key for success in the business environment

Who is the course for?

This course is ideal for you if you want to develop a broad understanding of business, are interested in starting your own business, seeking employment, seeking progression in existing employment or if you are planning to progress your studies and want to articulate to a degree or professional qualification. It will suit if you are a school leaver or if you are an adult returning to education. The aims of the HNC are to: · foster your innovation and creativity to enable you to adapt to changes in the business environment · develop your knowledge and skills to enable you to progress to the next level of your learner journey · develop your knowledge and skills of the core business

functions to prepare you for employment · provide a grounding in knowledge, skills and creative thinking required to start your own business · develop and apply your knowledge and skills across a range of business disciplines in an integrated manner to analyse business situations

What will I study?

You'll learn through a wide range and combination of teaching, learning and assessment methods that may include lectures; virtual learning environments; problem-based scenarios; digital resources; exploration of contemporary issues; case studies; group work; projects; investigations; study packs. Units may include: · business fundamentals including Big Data and emerging technologies · cyber security · digital skills · economics · marketing · accounting · communication · managing people and organisations · managing change · business law · human resource management · social media

Next step course options

This course will prepare you for numerous opportunities in the business, administration and IT sector. You'll learn how to use word, databases, spreadsheets and communication skills for administrative management tasks in

a fast-moving business environment. Units may also include human resources, marketing and enterprise. You will be taught by our multi-talented lecturers who have with extensive experience of the industry and you will have opportunities to participate in sector visits and learning from industry expert guest speakers.

How will I be assessed?

Through a wide range of assessment tools. 

Why should I choose this course?

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Where can this course lead?

Direct entry to 2nd year HND Business on successful completion of the HNC with an A/B in Graded unit

What are the entry requirements?

Any of the following: · One Higher (relevant to business) · Relevant NPA or Foundation Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 6 · Equivalent vocational qualifications from other awarding bodies · relevant work experience with recent reference You will also need · good level of digital literacy · a genuine interest in business If your first language is not English, it is recommended that you possess English for Speakers of Other languages (ESOL) at SCQF level 5 or an overall score of 5.5 in IELTS

What are the interview arrangements?

Your offer will be based on your application and you may be invited to an informal interview and group information session.

Fees, finance and funding

Fees for full time is £1285

This course is eligible for SAAS.This course is eligible for SAAS.This course is eligible for SAAS.

Please note, fees are subject to change, please double-check this when enrolling in your course

If you are unsuccessful in your SAAS or or , you may be liable for the full cost of course

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Other information:

For more information on this course and to speak to a member of our team email admissions@slc.ac.uk