Course Summary

This qualification is designed to provide students with a range of opportunities to develop skills in the varied Business and Management sector. The Foundation Degree with Optional Integrated Foundation Entry is designed for those who want to study for the foundation degree but don’t have the necessary formal qualifications to start just yet. The foundation degree has been designed to develop knowledge and understanding of a range of business disciplines and line management to marketing, accounting and business practice. It will focus on developing the undergraduate’s core study skills, general business knowledge and problem solving abilities. In addition, there will be emphasis on improving mathematical and literacy skills, for progression into employment or on to further study. It is expected that throughout the course undergraduates will have the opportunity to visit local businesses to enhance their understanding and perception of their studies. Visiting academics and employers will also be invited to ‘guest lecture’ further enriching experience of the course. Teaching and learning on the course will be delivered through a range of lectures, practical workshops, research seminars, group work, project work and guest speakers. Guest speakers from different areas of business will conduct workshops and Q&A sessions. Students will be involved in research activities.

Course Details - Modules

You will study a range of core modules, including: Foundation Entry year: •Skills for Higher Education •Business in Context •Management Business Information •Introduction to Enterprise Skills •Managing People and Organisations •Marketing and Retail 
FdA Year 1 and 2: •Entrepreneurship •First Line Management •Management and Organisational Functions •Accounting •Marketing Principles for Business •Business and Management Practice

Course Details – Assessment Method

Assessment will be via a combination of coursework and exams.

Course Details – Professional Bodies

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: N103

Institution code: H65

Campus Name: University Centre

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Foundation

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


For students entering via the optional Foundation Entry route, the following admission criteria will apply: - The entry requirements for Foundation Year entry is 180 points at A2 level or equivalent. Other acceptable qualifications include: Advanced VCE Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade International Baccalaureate BTEC National Certificate/Diploma For students entering directly onto the Foundation Degree, the following admission criteria will apply: - Students should be at least 18 years of age. Entry requirements for a Foundation Degree in Business and Management are a minimum of 200 points at A2 (or equivalent) plus GCSE Maths and English at Grade C or above. Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from Foundation Degree level studies are welcome. For students who have not studied recently there may be a requirement to undertake an Access Programme.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.hughbaird.ac.uk/details/university/uid:4339

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails

EU students, for whom English is not the first language, will be required to evidence an IELTS score or 6.0 or equivalent. Equivalences include: • TOEFL written examination score of 550 plus a test of written English (at 4) • TOEFL Computer Equivalent score of 230 • Proficiency in English (Cambridge) at Grade C or above

Unistats information

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Fees and funding

EU 6250.0 Year 1
England 6250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 6250.0 Year 1
Scotland 6250.0 Year 1
Wales 6250.0 Year 1
Channel Islands 6250.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Optional Foundation Entry Year is £6250 Years 1 and 2 of Foundation Degree are £8000 per year

Provider information

Balliol Road
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Bootle
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