Business with Management - FdA

University of the West of England, Bristol

Bachelor's degree

In Bristol

£ 600 + VAT

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Location

    Bristol

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Why FdA Business with Management?
In the face of increased competition in an ever-changing global economy, businesses are finding new ways to be innovative and grow profitably. In line with this, graduates no longer just require knowledge of business theory but also crucial skills and valuable real-world insight to remain competitive and progress in their careers.
A foundation degree offers a unique opportunity to gain a university-level qualification whilst developing your business knowledge and skills.
Why study our course?
This flexible and contemporary foundation degree, delivered by University Centre Weston and awarded by UWE Bristol, has been developed in response to the needs of local employers to meet the current and future skills needs of business. It enables you to combine study with work and apply your learning directly back to your workplace.
This course takes two years full-time or three years part-time and will give you a general foundation in business and management theories and concepts covering areas such as managing people, marketing, finance, law and organisational behaviour whilst specialising in the field of management.
Real world experience
You will study a variety of business disciplines, developing transferable skills and benefiting from practical work-based learning. The course can include a period of working and studying abroad which will help develop an international business perspective. There will also be opportunities to develop solutions to real workplace problems during your studies.
Where it can take you
The course will prepare you for a diverse range of jobs in the business environment whilst having the added benefit of providing valuable and practical work experience.You will have the opportunity to go on to continue your study at UWE and gain either a BA(Hons) Business Studies or BA(Hons) Management degree.
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Facilities

Location

Start date

Bristol (Avon)
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Coldharbour Lane, BS16 1QY

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Placements
This course has been designed specifically to meet the needs of local (and national) employers and to enable you to develop the skills and competences required by industry.
The accessibility and flexibility of the FdA allows you to 'earn whilst you learn' and to relate your studies to the business environment in which you are working.
Throughout the course, support is provided by academic staff, module leaders and support staff. You will have a Work Placement Supervisor who will provide support and guidance whilst on work placement/on your work-based learning.
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Subjects

  • Business and Management
  • Full Time
  • University
  • Teaching
  • Learning Teaching
  • Part Time

Course programme

Content

Year 1

You will study the following compulsory modules:

  • Understanding the Business Environment
  • Introduction to Financial Interpretation
  • Operations Management
  • People and Organisations
  • Principles of Marketing
  • Work-based Research Methods

Year 2

  • Business Planning and Entrepreneurship
  • Financial Management
  • Human Resource Management
  • Social Media Marketing
  • Work-based Learning

Please also note this structure is for the full-time course delivery only. For part-time delivery, the same modules will be studied. However, the structure will differ.

The University continually enhances our offer by responding to feedback from our students and other stakeholders, ensuring the curriculum is kept up to date and our graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills they need for the real world. This may result in changes to the course. If changes to your course are approved, we will inform you.

Learning and Teaching

Traditional lectures are only one part of the course, you will also learn through seminars and workshops supported by on-line learning through Blackboard, together with exposure to real life examples through case studies, occasional organisational visits and guest practitioner speakers.

For more details see our full glossary of learning and teaching terms.

Study time

The course is delivered on a flexible part-time (daytime or evening delivery) or full-time basis to meet the needs of a wide range of learners and provide flexible provision for employers.

The full-time route involves regular attendance at the college during the week with the opportunity to gain valuable experience in the workplace at the same time.

Assessment

There are a variety of assessment methods. These will include timed assignments such as examinations, presentations and in-class tests, business and management reports, individual and group projects, personal development portfolios and self-assessment of the placement.

For more details see our full glossary of assessment terms.

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