FdA Business and Management
Summary 2012/13
- Study a programme that reflects what’s happening in industry and commerce;
- Gain the skills employers want or the confidence to set up on your own;
- Study a course designed by academics at Edge Hill at your own pace.
This Foundation Degree is designed to offer you a valuable qualification while developing your work-based skills and experience. It covers the fundamentals of finance, resource management, marketing and operations and is the first step towards gaining the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma.
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Hugh Baird College |
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| Course Type: | Foundation Degree | ||||
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| Start Date: | September 2012 |
2012 Entry Requirements
A typical offer is expected to be a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from one A level or equivalent in a related subject, plus GCSE Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.
Summary 2013/14
- Study a programme that reflects what’s happening in industry and commerce;
- Gain the skills employers want or the confidence to set up on your own;
- Study a course designed by academics at Edge Hill at your own pace.
This Foundation Degree is designed to offer you a valuable qualification while developing your work-based skills and experience. It covers the fundamentals of finance, resource management, marketing and operations and is the first step towards gaining the Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma.
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Hugh Baird College |
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| Course Type: | Foundation Degree | ||||
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| Start Date: | September 2013 |
2013 Entry Requirements
A typical offer is expected to be a minimum of 40 UCAS tariff points from one A level or equivalent in a related subject, plus GCSE Mathematics at grade C or equivalent.
Details
Who is this course for?
Foundation Degrees appeal to people who may need to fit studying around their other commitments and for those who are looking to take their first step into higher education. The flexible locations and study times of this course make it ideal for people who may not have considered higher education before.
What will I gain from this programme?
You will develop the knowledge and skills essential to a career in business or management, alongside valuable industry experience. You will also gain exemption from some Chartered Institute of Marketing qualifications allowing you to enter the CIM programme at the Professional Diploma in Marketing level.
What will I study?
Work-based learning, project work and the development of personal skills, including creating a Personal Development Plan, are key features throughout the programme.
In Year 1 you will get an introduction to managing organisations, human resources and how to collect and interpret information in a business situation. You will also study how the business environment is changing and how organisations are reacting to that change. You will also gain valuable work experience on an industry placement and an insight into business enterprise.
Year 2 modules cover finance and accounting, marketing, decision-making and research methods, as well as how to manage people and resources. You will also undertake another work-based learning module.
How will I study?
Lectures, seminars, individual and group research projects, videos and online learning are supplemented with learning in the workplace. Students registered for the Institute of Leadership and Management qualifications will also have the benefit of a management residential.
Who will be teaching me?
The programme will be delivered by qualified and experienced staff at our partner institutions, supported by colleagues from Edge Hill Business School. Staff from across the institutions meet regularly to review progress and activities. This partnership helps ensure that you gain a genuine higher education experience.
How will I be assessed?
Assessment is by coursework and time constrained assignments. In preparation for your assessments you will need to use different methods of research using the workplace, expert professionals, tutors, library materials and the Internet.
What are my career prospects?
The Foundation Degree will equip you for a wide range of careers within the business and management industries including accountancy, business administration, public administration, marketing, human resources and small business management.
You can also progress to an honours degree in Business and Management Studies at Edge Hill University or a Chartered Institute of Marketing Professional Diploma.
As a member of Edge Hill Business School, you will be encouraged to help contribute to its success during your time of study and beyond. We regard our students as ambassadors for the Business School throughout their career progression.
Further study at Edge Hill University
On successful completion of the FdA Business and Management, it may be possible to join directly onto level 6 of our BSc (Hons) Business and Management degree which is available to study full-time and part-time.
How do I apply?
Please contact the partner college for information on the application process to join this programme. Visit www.hughbaird.ac.uk for contact details and more information on studying at Hugh Baird College.
Fees and Finance
For academic year 2012/13, Edge Hill University will charge £6,000pa for full-time foundation degrees. Eligible students will not have to pay upfront for their tuition. The cost of tuition will be paid by a loan which you will only start to repay once you have finished the course and are earning over £21,000.
Eligible full-time students can also apply for a maintenance grant, subject to household income, and a non-means-tested loan to help with living costs.
To find out more about fees, grants and loans for academic year 2012/13, visit http://www.edgehill.ac.uk/foundationfees2012.
Please note, the above information is for UK and eligible EU students only.
Not got the entry requirements?
You can present your previous experience in work (paid or unpaid) to support your application.
Students with relevant study through either a professional body or appropriate academic course can apply to join the programme at an advanced stage.
If you do not have the GCSEs required for this programme, Edge Hill offers equivalency tests in english and mathematics.
For personal advice based on your circumstances, please contact us or come to an event.
Where can I find out more?
If you would like to receive a copy of our prospectus or be kept updated about forthcoming events, contact the Course Information, Advice and Guidance Team by emailing study@edgehill.ac.uk or calling 01695 657000.
If you want to attend one of our open events held throughout the year, visit www.edgehill.ac.uk/opendays to book your place.
You will also find Edge Hill University staff at many national careers fairs and UCAS events.
Still want more?
If you have any questions you would like to ask about this course, please contact Hugh Baird College directly by calling 0151 353 4444 or emailing enquiries@hughbaird.ac.uk.
Modules
Year 1
Work-based Learning (30 credits)Enterprise (15 credits)Managing Organisations (15 credits)Personal Skills Development (Incorporating PDP) (15 credits)Introduction to Human Resource (15 credits)Organisations in the Changing Environment (15 credits)Interpretation and Collection of Information (15 credits)Year 2
- Work Based Learning (30 credits)
- Finance and Accounting (15 credits)
- Managing the Market (15 credits)
- Decision Making (15 credits)
- Research Methods (15 credits)
- Managing Resources (15 credits)
- Managing People (15 credits)
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