Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 2 years

Location

City Campus

Applications from International Students Welcome

Overview

This course gives you the essential skills and knowledge necessary to carry out a wide range of jobs in a range of business areas.  You'll be taught by staff with relevant industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.  The course is designed to give you a broad education of all functions of business and give you a clear understanding of the business environment. 

The option of Business with Enterprise has an emphasis on enterprise and entrepreneurial skills and will equip you with the skills required in the world of work today.  Your course will be delivered by our highly professional teaching staff with relevant industry experience and track record of bringing out the best in their students.

The HND course has recently been updated to be more relevant to the needs of the industry and includes more digital and emerging technologies.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 7 (year 1) and Level 8 (year 2). 

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

• Two Highers at Grade C or above AND three National 5 qualifications (including English and Maths or Application of Maths) at Grade C or above in relevant* subjects; OR
• Other equivalent qualifications or experience.

* relevant subjects include English, Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Application of Maths, Modern Studies or a Science subject.

Year 2 Direct Entry (HND Year 2)

• HNC Business (15 credits); OR
• The first year of HND Business (15 Credits).

Additional selection requirements

You'll be invited for a group and/or individual interview where you can find out more about the course and tell us why you're interested in this subject area or we'll make an offer based on your application form.

ESOL entry requirements

Applicants whose first language is not English should have minimum SQA ESOL National 5 or equivalent for NC/NQ courses and ESOL Higher or equivalent for HNC/D courses.

What you study

• Marketing.
• Accounting for Business.
• Managing People & Organisations.
• Business Fundamentals and Emergent Technologies.
• Social Media.
• Business Communication.
• Economic Issues.
• IT in Business Spreadsheets.
• Graded Unit.

In the Business with Enterprise option you will study

• Preparing a Formal Business Plan.
• Developing Entrepreneurial Skills.

After the course

Careers

The HND Business prepares learners for entry to a wide range of positions in employment. Below are a small selection of those where progression is possible directly or with further study or experience:

Entrepreneur, Business start-up, Business Development, Project Officer, Sales Co-ordinator, Assistant Manager (various sectors), Purchasing Officer,  Business Analyst, Marketing Officer, Business Advisor,  Business Support Officer, Team Leader/Supervisor,(various sectors), Communications Officer, Business Systems Officer, Campaign Analyst, Local Authority Service.

Continuing Study

Following year 2 of your HND Business you can apply for a university degree course, (year 3 entry following an HND for many degrees, although depending on the university sometimes you may get year 2 entry).

Teaching

How the course is taught

Assessment methods