FD Business Management
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
What are the entry requirements? You will need to have achieved 48 UCAS tariff points from an appropriate Level 3 qualification (NVQ 3, BTEC Award or A Level) as well as possessing GCSE or equivalent grade 9-4 (A-C) in English and in maths. Non-standard applicants for both full and part time modes of study will be considered based on individual merit and industrial experience relevant to the programme. This decision will be determined by interview.
About this course
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You will develop a broad understanding of business activity and focus on the influence of human resource management in contemporary organisations. You will also investigate and work with local employers to expand and apply your knowledge in a practical setting.
Your knowledge and understanding provides a platform for you to develop your future career and academic plans, and you gain the opportunity to showcase your skills to potential employers.
Successful students may choose to progress to the BA (Hons) Business, a one year top-up programme also delivered at the College, to gain a full honours degree award.
You will gain employability, professional skills and knowledge through individual projects, online activities and visits. On successful completion of the award, you are well positioned to apply for general business management positions, as well as more specialised roles requiring a knowledge of finance or economics.
Modules
Modules offered may vary.
Year 1 core modules include:
• The Organisational Environment
• Introduction to Business Finance
• Understanding Business Organisations
• Contemporary Human Resource Management
• Marketing tools & principles in a digital age
• Developing Individual Potential
Year 2 core modules include:
• Employee Resourcing in the 21st Century
• Macro Economics
• Innovation & Entrepreneurship
• Leading and Managing Change
• Industry Related Project
Assessment methods
You will be assessed through coursework designed to demonstrate your ability to meet the learning outcomes of the programme.
To support you, a variety of assessment methods are used to enhance your experience as well as to help you develop key transferable skills.
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Middlesbrough College
Faculty of Business, Administration, Management and IT
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