Business with ESOL: NQ (Level 4)
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Course overview
Are you ready to kick-start your career in the dynamic world of business and finance? Our brand-new NQ Business and Finance course at SCQF Level 5 is designed to equip you with the essential skills, knowledge, and confidence to succeed in today’s fast-paced business environment.
This exciting course offers a comprehensive curriculum, covering a full range of business-related units as well as finance-focused subjects, giving you the tools to understand how businesses operate and the principles of effective financial management.
What you will learn
Core Business Skills: Explore topics like marketing, management, and customer service to gain a deeper understanding of how businesses succeed.
Finance and Accounting Knowledge: Build a strong foundation in finance by learning about budgeting, financial planning, and managing money effectively.
Practical IT Skills: Learn to use essential business tools such as spreadsheets, word processing, and presentation software.
Communication & Teamwork: Develop professional communication and collaboration skills that employers’ value.
Business, Accounting and Finance Units: Study a diverse range of business-related topics alongside key financial concepts to gain a broad understanding of both disciplines.
Entry requirements
- Three National 4 qualifications, including English at grade C or above (or equivalent) OR
- An appropriate NQ/NC at level 4 in a relevant subject (including Communications at L4)
Applicants without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis.
For this course, if English is not your first language
- you need to have SQA ESOL National 5 (or equivalent, click here to see equivalent qualifications)
- If you do not have a formal ESOL qualification but your language skills meet this level, you should apply for your course and then contact our Admissions team to organise an internal language assessment here at the College.
Applicants without formal qualifications are encouraged to apply and will be assessed on an individual basis.
Career Opportunities
Career Opportunities for NQ Business and Finance (SCQF Level 5) Graduates
Completing the NQ Business and Finance course at SCQF Level 5 provides learners with a strong foundation in both business and financial concepts, opening the door to a wide variety of entry-level roles across different sectors. Here are some potential career opportunities:
- Entry level Administrative Assistant: Support the day-to-day operations of a business by managing schedules, communication, and office tasks.
- Finance Assistant: Helps handle a company’s day-to-day financial matters.
- Customer Service Representative: Work with customers to provide information, resolve issues, and build relationships.
- Retail Assistant: Develop business and management skills in a retail environment, handling inventory, customer interactions, and team coordination.
- Marketing Assistant: Support marketing campaigns, research, and content creation.
Future prospects
This qualification may allow you to progress to our NQ Business Finance and Administration Level 6
