COURSE INFORMATION

This course reflects the increasingly important role and function that administration, digital and information technologies play in today’s business environment. It will equip you with the essential skills and knowledge you require to play a key role in any modern business environment. In addition to giving you excellent career opportunities in all sectors, on successful completion you may also progress to HND and then to degree level study at Fife College.

  • Word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation skills
  • Digital technologies for administrators
  • Office administration
  • Business communication
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Creating a culture of customer care
  • Marketing
  • Personal development planning
  • One year full-time.
  • Two years part-time (evenings online or Saturday mornings at Kirkcaldy Campus).
  • Word processing, spreadsheets, database and presentation skills
  • Digital technologies for administrators
  • Office administration
  • Business communication
  • Recording financial transactions
  • Creating a culture of customer care
  • Marketing
  • Personal development planning
  • At least one relevant Higher at level C or above plus four National 5s at Grade C or above in relevant subjects (e.g. Business, English, Modern Studies, History, Admin & IT, Religious, Moral & Philosophical Studies, Computing, Geography, Maths or Science based subjects).
  • Advanced Certificate: Business Enterprise (with Administration , Accounting or Legal Services) to include 12 SQA units at SCQF Level 5 or above, including one at SCQF Level 7.
  • Year 2 of HND: Administration and Information Technology SCQF Level 8.
  • It is possible to progress on to a degree at university from this course - see our HE and Degree Pathways guide for more information.
  • Office administrator
  • Office supervisor
  • Personal assistant
  • HR administrator
  • Clerical assistant
  • Administrative supervisor
  • Administrative officer
  • HR administrator
  • Organisation administrator
  • Contact centre administrator
  • Customer service administrator
  • Retail supervisor
  • Team coordinator
  • Receptionist
  • Marketing assistant
  • A contribution to the costs of any outside visits undertaken as part of the course.
  • Online application.
  • Satisfactory personal statement.
  • You may be required to take part in an informal conversation as part of the application process. This group/individual conversation may be an information session, a portfolio discussion, or a skills based exercise.