Dual Business Award: NPA Business with Technology
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“Business and administration is by far the most popular degree subject in the UK, accounting for 342,970 student enrolments in the 2017-18 academic year, more than those taking maths, computer science or engineering and technology combined. Business degrees are popular because they offer the best guarantee of post-study employment of all but professional degrees such as medicine and dentistry…” (Financial Times November 2019) This is a level 6 qualification which is the same level as a Higher. During this course you will complete two National Progression Awards (NPAs):
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Course Content
All of the topics are internally assessed and there is no final examination.
Topics:
Skills
You will develop to:
Who should consider this course?
Candidates with an interest in Business and those wishing to add a Business subject to their qualifications with a view to going to university*, further education or looking for a graduate apprenticeship when they leave school.
Progression
*Please see Mrs Stevenson for a list of universities who accept NPAs in place of Higher qualifications.
Websites:
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/apprenticeships/foundation-apprenticeships/
All of the topics are internally assessed and there is no final examination.
Topics:
- Word Processing
- Spreadsheets
- Understanding Business
- Human Resources and Finance
- Contemporary Business Issues
Skills
You will develop to:
- Understanding the key functions within a business including Human Resources and Finance
- Developing IT skills essential for business
- Look at key growth models such as Adize and Greiner
Who should consider this course?
Candidates with an interest in Business and those wishing to add a Business subject to their qualifications with a view to going to university*, further education or looking for a graduate apprenticeship when they leave school.
Progression
- Modern Apprenticeship
- HND/C Business and related subjects
- University
- Graduate Apprenticeship
*Please see Mrs Stevenson for a list of universities who accept NPAs in place of Higher qualifications.
Websites:
- Growth in Popularity at Degree Level
- Job Profiles Related to Business Management
- Potential Next Steps in Business Management from College – University
- My World of Work
https://www.skillsdevelopmentscotland.co.uk/what-we-do/apprenticeships/foundation-apprenticeships/
