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Business Management

York College University Centre

UCAS Code: F1M2 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

York College University Centre

UCAS Code: F1M2 | Foundation Degree in Arts - FdA

Entry requirements

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. Applicants with significant relevant prior learning and experience may be considered.

Pass/ Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. Applicants with significant relevant prior learning and experience may be considered.

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. Applicants with significant relevant prior learning and experience may be considered.

Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. Applicants with significant relevant prior learning and experience may be considered.

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Level 3 qualification in a relevant subject or A Levels. Applicants with significant relevant prior learning and experience may be considered.

About this course

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Course option

2years

Full-time | 2025

Other options

4 years | Part-time | 2025

Subject

Business studies

This course will offer you a high-quality learning experience, delivered in a supportive learning environment that will contribute to the development of you becoming a skilled and knowledgeable business leader or manager. It will help you to develop subject expertise and transferable skills so that you will be equipped with the capacity to contribute effectively within a business organisation, operating locally, nationally, or internationally. It incorporates work-related
learning, transferable skills development, and contemporary management themes in all modules to allow for the application of theoretical concepts to the contemporary workplace and to enhance your employability.

The ultimate aim of the course is to provide you with a foundation degree that is relevant to the needs of contemporary and responsible business organisations and will develop prospective managers and leaders who have an innate ability to promote diversity and equality, both in the workplace and in wider society.

**Modules**

**Level 4**
Professional and Academic Skills
Foundations of Management
Introduction to Business and the Changing World
Introduction to Marketing
Finance and Budgeting for Business

**Level 5**
Leading and Managing for Performance
Business in the International Environment
Managing the Customer Experience
Human Resource Management
Managing Operations and Activities

Modules

Level 4
Professional and Academic Skills
Foundations of Management
Introduction to Business and the Changing World
Introduction to Marketing
Finance and Budgeting for Business

Level 5
Leading and Managing for Performance
Business in the International Environment
Managing the Customer Experience
Human Resource Management
Managing Operations and Activities

Assessment methods

Assessment for each module takes place using a mix of methods including; essays, reports, presentations, exams and research projects.

Tuition fees

Select where you currently live to see what you'll pay:

England
£7,200
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,200
per year
Scotland
£7,200
per year
Wales
£7,200
per year

The Uni

Course location:

York College University Centre

Department:

Business and Professional Studies

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