Business and IT
National Progression Award (Level 5 or 6)
Course Overview
The NPA in Business and IT is designed to equip learners with knowledge of fundamental business principals, whilst also exploring aspects of Marketing and Business Operations. A second area of study will develop and enhance practical IT skills utilising a range of Microsoft Office packages. These practical IT skills will stand candidates in good stead for progression to further education or directly to employment.
Units Covered:
Understanding Business
Management of Marketing and Operations
IT Solutions for Administrators
Communication in Administration
This course is offered at both SCQF levels 5 and 6 allowing presentation at the level appropriate to candidate progression.
Faculty Principal Teacher
Mr S Gilbert
Assessment Methods
The learner will be assessed on an ongoing, unit-by-unit basis, this will take a combination approach of both written assessment and through research and presentation. There is no final exam for this course.
Entry Requirements
National 4 or 5 Business/NPA Business and Marketing
Recommended Next Steps in S6
NPA 5 Pass: NPA 6 Business and IT
NPA 6 Pass: Higher Business Management
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