Business Studies Foundation Degree
Department: BUSINESS, MANAGEMENT &
MARKETING |
Subject area: Business |
| UCAS Course Code: (to be announced) |
Course Level: 5 |
| Awarding Body: The Open University |
Location: UCMK |
| Mode of study: PT |
Duration: 2 years |
| Start Date: May 2010 |
End Date: |
Entry Requirements:
There are no formal entry qualifications to join this course. You should, however, be able to demonstrate that you possess a level of written and spoken English that will enable you to meet the assessment criteria. It is most likely that you would have reached this level by following a course of study to level 3 or above, or by work experience in a related field.
Key Features
- Flexible course - study when you like within assessment deadlines
- Study whilst working full-time
- Tutorial and workshop support provided in Central Milton Keynes.
- No previous qualifications required.
About the Course
This course is being delivered in partnership with the Open University to equip you with the skills and knowledge that are necessary to establish a good career in the world of business. This is a part-time course over two calendar years, which is designed to fit in with a full-time job or other commitments. Your programme of study will be supported by exciting Open University materials, as well as workshops and tutorials throughout the year.
Course Content
You will study the following modules:
- Introduction to Business Studies
- Developing Effective Performance at Work
- Professional Communication Skills for Business Studies
- Managing in the Workplace
- Business Organisations and their Environments
- Business Functions in Context.
There is an option in Year 2 to convert to a Foundation Degree in Leadership and Management by undertaking a Leadership and Management module instead of Business Functions in Context.
Assessment
Assessment is by a mixture of written assignments or examinations.
Next Steps
On successful completion of this course, you may wish to top-up your qualification to a full degree via the Open University.
Career Opportunities
Because this course gives you an excellent grounding in all subjects related to business, you will be able to apply your knowledge in a wide variety of commercial settings, such as marketing, management, sales, customer service and human resources.