Information Technology in Business PDA
What is special about this course?
The Professional Development Award (PDA) in Information Technology in Business at SCQF level 7 delivers the skills and knowledge needed for a range of administrative roles. It has particular emphasis on the use of IT within a business environment.
Special features
- This course will enable you to develop technical and administrative knowledge relevant to current administrative practice.
- You will develop skills and knowledge of word processing and presentation packages to aid business communication.
- You will develop an understanding of database management software and the application of databases to aid business decision making.
- This course will allow you to develop an understanding of spreadsheets and their use in providing solutions to business problems and to develop skills using technology in an administration role and prepare candidates for employment in an administration role.
Entry requirements
- Communication and IT skills to SCQF level 5 or equivalent or
- Relevant business or IT NC/SVQ qualification or
- Relevant work experience
Access routes
SVQ Business and Administration
Year 1 - PDA
Three units (32 SCQF credits in total):
- IT in Business — Word Processing and Presentation Applications
- IT in Business — Databases
- IT in Business — Spreadsheets
How will I study my course?
- Part Time (Structured)
- Distance learning (at some campuses)
For information on how you will study this course please contact the campus you wish to study with.
How long will my course last?
- Part Time - up to one year
Where can I study my course?
- Argyll College UHI
- Inverness College UHI
- Lews Castle College UHI
- Moray College UHI
- North Highland College UHI
- Perth College UHI
- Shetland College UHI - Learning centres only
- West Highland College UHI
Start date
- September
- January
- Other start dates may be available in some locations. For information on other start dates, and how to apply for them, please contact the campus where you wish to study.
Fees
For students normally domiciled in Scotland or the European Union/EEA (outside of the UK) and with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:
The full PDA is 32 SCQF (Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework) credits. Fees are shown below by SCQF credit. See the course content page for details of the individual units available:
| 2019-20 | 2020-21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full PDA | £344 | £344* |
| Part-time (SCQF credit) | £10.75 | £10.75 |
*The Scotland/EU fee rate is set by the Scottish Government and will be confirmed by March 2020.
Rest of UK students
For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland) or are assessed for fee status as rest of the UK (RUK):
| 2019-20 | 2020-21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full PDA | £1792 | tbc |
| Part-time (SCQF credit) | £56 | tbc |
Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.
International students
For students who do not normally reside in the UK or European Union or are assessed for fee status as international (INT) the following fees apply:
| 2019-20 | 2020-21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Full PDA | £1,828 | tbc |
| Part-time (SCQF credit) | £57 | tbc |
Note: this course is not eligible for Tier 4 sponsored international students.
Funding
Students may be eligible to apply for a Student Awards Agency for Scotland (SAAS) Part-time Fee Grant to cover some of the tuition fee cost.
What can I do on completion of my course?
On successful completion of this course you might like to consider applying for office-related jobs.
Can I progress into further study?
You can progress on to our HNC Business courses.
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Information Technology in Business PDA
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