HND Rural Business Management

This course will give you a real insight into modern rural businesses, as well as providing a range of transferable management skills.

The innovative content of this course is designed to meet your needs — and those of prospective employers.

Offering a well-rounded business education, it also develops practical skills that can be applied in a range of environments.

That's as well as excellent employment prospects, especially with current trends in the growth of rural surveying and the Scottish food and drink industry.

Core studies are complemented by specialist elective modules that let you tailor your studies towards your own specific interests. Real-life work placements give you the added benefit of relevant industry experience to build your practical skills and CV.

Throughout the course you'll make useful industry contacts, learn from regular guest speakers and make practical field trips. Our teaching, research and consultancy staff offer constant support and are always there to advise you if you need them.

Graduating from this course opens immediate doors into employment, or allows you to apply for the third year of our Rural Business Management degree.

What you'll learn

This course has been created to offer a thorough knowledge of business knowledge and create and build on practical skills.

You'll also learn about planning, budgeting, business law and data handling.

Your elective modules will complement your core studies and reflect your own interests. Subjects include food, agriculture, tourism and equine and land management.

Field trips, guest speakers and practical activities enhance your learning experience and develop your knowledge and skills.