Course summary

This is an online programme for students living outside of Scotland. If you live in Scotland and/or plan to move to Dundee, please apply for the HNC in Business. The Advanced Certificate in Business is designed to prepare you with the knowledge and fundamental skills to navigate the highly competitive and ever-changing business industry. The Advanced Certificate in Business is the first year of a 2-year programme, comprised of study at Advanced Certificate level during the first year with progression to Advanced Diploma in the second. It is designed to help you develop the essential knowledge and skills needed to succeed within the business sector, while also giving broader insight into specialist areas including marketing, communications and managing people and organisations. You will gain insight into the different factors that influence modern-day businesses as well as the structures and strategies adopted by organisations to develop, grow and succeed. With business roles being in high demand, particularly within the UK, studying the Advanced Certificate in Business will provide a pathway into the industry for ambitious and committed students. Whether you are an aspiring entrepreneur, have interest in management, looking to refresh your skills and knowledge or are simply seeking a change in career, our Business course is for you.