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Business and Management with optional Integrated Foundation Entry

Hugh Baird College

UCAS Code: N103 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

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Course option

3years

Full-time including foundation year | 2024

Subject

Business and management

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.

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

Assessment methods

Assessment will be via a combination of coursework and exams.

Tuition fees

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England
£6,250
per year
Northern Ireland
£6,250
per year
Scotland
£6,250
per year
Wales
£6,250
per year

The Uni


Course location:

University Centre

Department:

FACULTY OF ENGINEERING, BUSINESS, COMPUTING and CRIMINAL JUSTICE

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