Access to Higher Education: Business Management

Summary: This programme provides a pathway into a degree in business.








Course description: The Access to Higher Education Diploma in Business, as validated by CAVA, is a qualification which prepares students aged 19 years and over, without relevant qualifications, for study at degree level.  
Students are required to participate in an intensive period of study which will cover 9 units over a period of time (e.g. one year or 2 terms)

Financial Awareness (for individuals and business)

Critical Thinking & Business Presentation Skills

Managing People

Business Information Technology Skills

Environment Management Project

Accounts

Ethics in Business

Management and Leadership

Marketing an Organisation (customer relationship)
Skills will be developed in:

Written and Spoken English

Presentation skills

Information Technology

Maths

Leadership

Job and university applications
 The Access course is  widely recognised by UK universities and colleges including City College Norwich. However we advise that if you are hoping to go on to do a degree course at a specific university, it would be useful to contact them to check that the Diploma you have chosen is in an appropriate subject area and is recognised by the university or college.
International students whose qualification are not recognised by UK universities or colleges, and who are 19 and over, may also wish to choose this pathway as a route to enter degree level study.
 









Entry requirements: This course is suitable for students aged 19 or over.
All applicants must have evidence of achievement in English and Mathematics at GCSE grade C or above. Please note that we are not able to accept Adult Numeracy, Adult Literacy, Key Skills or Functional Skills in lieu of GCSEs.
Selection is by interview to discuss your suitability for the course and whether the course is right for you. As part of this process you will to complete on-line assessments and submit a short piece of writing to check you are at the right level to start the course. Advice can be given about alternative ways forward if necessary.
For acceptance on the Access programme you will need to convince us that you have the determination to succeed and will be able to cope with the work.
Applications from students whose first language is not English are welcome. We require evidence of proficiency in English (including writing, speaking, listening and reading), the required minimum is:

IELTS (SELT): 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components)

Or GCSE English A*-C
International candidates are also actively encouraged to access the International Students webpage. 









Assessment: You will be supported throughout the course by a personal tutor who will also give you guidance in applying for Higher Education courses. All students study a core of communications, research and study skills.
You will be awarded credits on completion of each units with a Pass, Merit or Distinction grade. All credits are awarded are awarded at level 3 which broadly equates to A-level study.
Assessment is continuous over the whole year and is based on a number of set pieces of work such as essays, projects, presentations and tests.









Academic progression: Once you have successfully completed your Access course, you can progress onto a degree programme at City College Norwich such as

Foundation Degree (FdA) Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management with third year specialisms in Accounting and Finance, Business Management or Human Resource Management
You can also progress to a Higher Education courses at other universities. You must check requirements for specific degree courses as different institutions may have different entry requirements.









Costs: Please contact the Advice Shop  for information on fees and financial support which may be available. We recommend you also check our Finance pages for further information including student travel offers.