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Business NQ

(SCQF level 5)

Business and Procurement, Education and Humanities

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Mode of Study

Full-time

Start Date

25th Aug 2025, 1 year

Location

City Campus

Overview

This course is an excellent starting point for your career in the modern business world, with excellent progression routes and career opportunities (please see further information in the 'after the course' section below).

This learner focused programme is delivered by our highly professional teaching staff with significant industry experience and a proven track record of bringing out the best in their students.

This course is placed on the Scottish Credit Qualifications Framework at Level 5.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements

  • Three National 4 qualifications and one National 5 qualification 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, Modern Studies or a Science subject.

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

  • Spreadsheets.
  • Data Analysis.
  • Communication.
  • Management of People & Finance.
  • Skills for Customer Care.
  • Social Media for Customer Care.
  • Marketing.
  • Supply Chain Operations.
  • Marketing.
  • Skills for Customer Care.
  • Market Operations and the Scottish Economy.

After the course

Careers

This course prepares you for a career in a range of sectors including:

  • Call Centres.
  • Financial Services.
  • Sales and Marketing.
  • Personnel.
  • Retailing.
  • Administration.

Continuing Study

If you complete the NC and pass all units on the course at level 5 then you can apply for the Business Administration Award Level 6.

Teaching

How the course is taught

The course is taught on a full-time basis, and you are expected to attend college at least 2 days per week. As part of our Blended Learning Strategy you will also engage with our Virtual Learning Platform throughout the academic session. 

Assessment methods

The course covers a wide range of subjects linked to the Business World and we focus on assessing our students using the appropriate method. This can include portfolio work, presentations, info graphics, written essays and reports, articles and group-based projects. 

  • Mode of Study:
    Full-time
  • Start Date:
    25th Aug 2025, 1 year
  • Location:
    City Campus