Study Business
Develop the skills and knowledge needed to succeed across a wide range of industries, from finance and marketing to human resources and entrepreneurship.
Whether you’re interested in how organisations operate, want to build your confidence in the workplace, or are planning your next step into employment or further study, our flexible programmes are designed to support your goals.
Our courses help you build practical, real-world understanding of business, while developing the transferable skills employers value most.
Ready to take the next step?
Scroll down to explore our full range of programmes, see entry requirements, and find the study options that suit your goals. If you have questions or want advice on the right course for you, contact our team.
Business Qualifications & Skills
Build your knowledge, confidence, and practical business skills through school, college, and work-based qualifications.
- National 5 Business Management SCQF 5 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- PC Passport SCQF 5 (Online, self-directed)
- Personal Finance SCQF 5 (Online, self-directed)
- Higher Business Management SCQF 6 (Online Virtual Classroom)
- SVQ Business and Administration SCQF 5 (Work-based)
- SVQ Business and Administration SCQF 6 (Work-based)
- Modern Apprenticeship: Business and Administration SCQF 6 (Work-based)
- HNC Business (Online Virtual Classroom)
Degree & Postgraduate Study
Progress to undergraduate and postgraduate study for career development and specialisation.
- BA (Hons) Business and Management (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Business Management (Graduate Apprenticeship) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- BA (Hons) Golf Management (Dornoch)
- BA (Hons) Equine Business Management (Online Virtual Classroom and Halkirk)
- MBA Business Administration (Aviation) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MBA Business Administration (Environment) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MBA Business Administration (Executive) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MBA Business Administration (Renewable Energy) (Online Virtual Classroom)
- MBA Business Administration (Resilience) (Online Virtual Classroom)
Why study with us
Our courses combine theory with practical, real-world experience to support your career development.
We work closely with employers to bring learning to life through guest speakers, industry visits, conferences, and work experience opportunities, including links with organisations such as DSRL, Cocoa Mountain, Rock Rose Distillery, Ashley Ann, and AGM Batteries.
Taught by experienced staff, our Business and Accounting courses run from SCQF Level 5 through to Honours degree level, supporting you at every stage - whether you’re just starting out or looking to progress in your career.
Beth’s story: From HNC Business student to trainee administrator
Beth Maclean studied HNC Business with UHI North, West and Hebrides after first developing an interest in how organisations work through a Foundation Apprenticeship in sixth year.
During her studies, she particularly enjoyed HR and Marketing, which helped shape her career interests and future direction.
Beth has since started a role as a Trainee Administrator at Atlantic 58, where she is gaining valuable hands-on experience in a professional setting and continuing to build her skills.
“The HNC helped me build strong skills in business and gave me the confidence to start my career in administration.”
Business Modern Apprenticeships
A Business Administration Modern Apprenticeship provides you with vocational training relevant to your employment, so you can earn while you learn and gain a recognised qualification while in work.
For Business
UHI North, West and Hebrides offers a range of professionally accredited training and development courses for organisations.