96% would recommend NESCol to others.
Business & Management
Bringing Business to life.
Courses
Step into the business world with confidence.
Our Business and Management courses are designed to equip you with the transferable skills that both local and international employers value.
Guided by expert lecturers, you’ll gain a deep understanding of how organisations operate, while building a strong foundation of knowledge for further study or entering the workforce.
Career opportunities span a wide range of sectors, including accounting, finance, administration, law, marketing, human resources (HR), and sales.
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As well as a host of full-time courses, we also offer part-time and distance learning courses in business & management where you can study at a location near you or choose to study online.
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61,700
people employed in Scotland's professional services sector in 2025¹
NESCol has made a huge difference for me and I would say to anyone considering retraining to just go for it — you’ll be surprised at what you can achieve and the difference it will make in a short time.”
Margarita Ivanova
Margarita worked in the hospitality industry, then studied HND Accounting at NESCol and is now a Business Advisory Trainee at an accountancy firm.
Career opportunities
Business Management
Administrator, Clerical Assistant, HR Administrator, HR Officer, Junior Admin Manager, Management Consultant, Personal Assistant, Recruitment Consultant and Trainee Administrator.
Accounting
Assistant Accountant, Bookkeeper, Payroll Administrator and Trainee Accountant.
Legal Services
Conveyancing Assistant, Legal Accountant, Legal Cashier and Paralegal Assistant.
16,500
legal professionals in Scotland²
Where you can study
Dedicated, enthusiastic and industry experienced teaching staff guide students through their chosen course. Comprehensive online resources, engaging classroom sessions and innovative practical experiences are used to provide a springboard to future careers. Our nurturing learning environment and supportive approach aims to get the best out of every individual and ensure NESCol students fulfil their potential in employment and life.
Study Business and Management in Aberdeen
- 4,500+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 4 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
Our Aberdeen City Campus is situated in the heart of Aberdeen city centre, within walking distance of shops, restaurants, bars and cafés.
Study Business and Management in Fraserburgh
- 950+ students
- Fitness Suite
- 2 Cafés
- Quiet & social areas
The bright and modern Fraserburgh Campus provides a fantastic environment for NESCol students, staff and visitors.
Study part-time
Part-time courses are offered at locations throughout the region.
What our students think
More than 4,100 full-time students responded in our Student Satisfaction and Engagement Survey, covering the 2025-2026 academic year. We are delighted to share some of the feedback we received.
"Learning at college has been incredibly fun."
96% feel safe and secure at College.
"I feel very supported in my learning and staff are very helpful."
93% feel College has helped them develop knowledge and skills for the workplace.
"Staff use their industry experience well."
Student stories
Don’t take our word for it!
Yanting Zhou
HND Accounting
After focusing on raising her family, adult returner Yanting found her confidence studying at NESCol, and went on to win the MHA Excellence in Accounting award at graduation.
Joanita Dsouza
HND Administration & Information Technology
From India to Aberdeen, Joanita’s journey has been shaped by resilience and a lifelong desire to learn. At NESCol, she finally achieved her dream.
Katelyn Louise Share
HND Legal Services (Law)
Ukrainian lawyer Anna came to College after moving to Scotland – first to improve her English skills on an ESOL course before retraining for a legal career in Scotland.
Get in touch
Our student advisers can help with any application enquiries.
Contact the team directly by calling 01224 612330, dropping into your local Student Advice Centre, or by emailing studentadvice@nescol.ac.uk. Student advisors are also available on LiveChat when the chat icon appears at the bottom of our website.
¹ Source: Skills Development Scotland
² Source: Nomis (Office for National Statistics)