- Level:
- Level 4
- Entry requirements:
- This course is for students 19 years old and over.
Entry requirements are:
• A BTEC Level 3 qualification in business
• A t least one GCE A level in a relevant subject at grade A–C;
OR more than one GCE A level at grades C–E;
AND GCSE passes at grade A*–C
• Other related level 3 qualifications
• On Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
• Related work experience
Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.
- Course content:
This is a course that covers a variety of business management subjects. It gives a good grounding in practical business knowledge for those seeking a career in management.
The following units will be offered:
• Business Environment
• Managing Financial Resources and Decision
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Marketing Principles
• The Internet and E-Business
• Aspects of Contract and Negligence for Business
• Management Accounting: Costing and Budgeting and Managing Human Resources
- Course resources:
All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This includes free internet access.
- Assessment:
Assessment will be via vocationallyoriented assignments of a practical
nature, carried out either alone or in small groups.
- Next step:
- Progress onto the HND in Business, which allows more specialisation; this then allows progression to degrees in business subjects.
- How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview. You can do this on-line by clicking on the link in the right hand column. Or you can download a PDF of the 2012-2013 Application for Interview Form (Form A) [PDF 312k]. For further details see the How to Apply section.
A Level applicants do not need to apply for specific subjects: your application form is for the A Level programme. We will discuss your subject choices at your interview.
- Fees Info
The tuition fee for this course is set by the University. You may be able to apply for a student loan or other funding.