Business Year 1 - HND (SCQF Level 7)

Start

25 Aug 2025

End

12 Jun 2026

This course has been designed to prepare students for possible progression to a Business degree course at University, and ultimately for a career in Business Administration and Management, enabling students to embrace the challenges presented in a business environment. Students may also seek employment following the successful completion of the HND programme.A wide range of subjects are studied including Marketing, Management, HR, Accounting and Economics.

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Qualifications

Upon successful completion, candidates will achieve the following awards;

  • HNC Business at SCQF Level 7
  • HND Business at SCQF Level 8 can be achieved following successful completion of the HNC?and continuing on to the 2nd year of the programme

Delivery

The course is full-time with delivery on campus over three days, for 36 weeks (Year 1). There will be some hybrid learning opportunities and this will be flexible throughout the delivery.

Location

Scottish Borders Campus

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Entry requirements

Applications should have 2 relevant Higher qualifications at grade C or be progressing from Business and Enterprise (inc. Communications) at Level 6 or a similar programme.

Applicants with no formal qualifications will be considered on an individual basis and their applications or enquiries are encouraged.

Progression opportunities

On successful completion of the course, students may progress to some of the pathways outlined below.

Further or Higher MEducation Opportunities

  • HND Business Year 2 at Borders College
  • Other progression opportunities agreed upon with Borders College and partner Higher Education Establishments. Please speak to the course team forfurther information.

Employment opportunities in this vocational area that are applicable to the units undertaken in this course, such as;
  • Supervisory positions in business organisations
  • Administration or analyst positions in business organisations

Application and Interview Process

Applications will be reviewed by the curriculum team and candidates will be invited to interview to follow up on the information contained within to confirm suitability. A full, detailed personal statement is important at this stage. Candidates are provided with the opportunity to ask further questions about the course and college support services at the interviews.

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