Venues

Falkirk Campus

Content

This course is designed to equip learners with both the practical skills and theoretical knowledge employers require in order for you to carry out a wide range of business related jobs. A broad understanding of business and the business environment will be developed along with entreprenuerial, organisational and interpersonal skills including leadership, motivation and team working.

Subjects studied provide a global understanding of a range of business related topics.

There is a strong focus on the development of IT and digital skills, which widens opportunities for employment in both business related and administrative roles.

Year 1:
Marketing; Economics; Spreadsheets; Word Processing and Presentations; Databases; Accounting for Business; Managing People and Organisations; Business Fundamentals with Emerging Technologies; Business Communication; Graded Unit 1.

Year 2:
Managing Business Culture and Strategy; Project Management; Economics; Business Law; Preparing Financial Forecasts; Advanced Word Processing; Advanced Spreadsheets; Advanced Databases; Work Placement; Research Skills; Graded Unit 2.

Entry Requirements

2 relevant Highers, or Foundation Apprenticeship Business Skills, or relevant national qualifications at SCQF Level 6. Relevant experience or other qualifications will be considered. Entry subject to interview.

Progression Routes

Forth Valley College has formal articulation links in place for entry into year 3 of relevant degrees at a number of universities.