Foundation Degree in Administration Management

Foundation Degree in Administration Management

Course ID:
PC86015

Academy:
Business & Management

Introduction:
This is a new qualification designed for individuals currently working in, or seeking employment within the administration sector. Foundation Degrees are new qualifications which allow greater flexibility in career development with guaranteed progression to an honours degree course for successful students.

Study Mode & Location:
This programme may be studied on a full-time or part-time basis. The full-time programme is studied over two years, whilst the part-time programme is studied over a three year period. It will be held at Preston College, Fulwood Campus, St Vincent`s Road, Preston, PR2 8UR.

Course Content:
You will undertake and complete a mixture of compulsory and optional modules which have been designed to:

• Develop your planning and decision making skills.
• Increase your understanding of the political, legal and economic environment in which organisations operate.
• Develop your ability to manage people.
• Focus on the importance of meeting the needs of customers.
• Develop your ability to contribute to the process of managing financial resources.
• Raise your awareness of different organisational structures and cultures.

As part of the programme you will complete a university module designed to to develop your IT skills in Windows applications.

Assessment:
Assessment will be carried out through a mixture of assignments, project reports, presentations, case study analysis and end of module examinations.

Careers & Progression Opportunities:
This programme has been developed to meet the needs of the major functions in administration and has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. Successful completion of the course provides an opportunity to `top-up` to a full honours degree at the University of Central Lancashire, such as the BA Business Management or BA Business Studies. You will also have the knowledge and skills necessary to progress to higher level administration work and management roles.

How To Apply

Full-time Students
You will need to complete a UCAS application form. The majority of applications are now completed using `UCAS apply`, a web-based on-line application system.You will need to include the following information on your application form:

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  Institution code name:
  CLANC
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  Institution code:
  C30
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  Campus code:
  P

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Help, Advice & Further Information
If you know of someone who would like to study a course at Preston College but their first language is not English, please contact the Advice Centre on their behalf to discuss the options available.

Opening Hours:

Mon-Thur 9am-7:30pm (9am-5pm during College holidays)
Fri 9:30am-4.30pm

The information contained in this leaflet was correct at the time of production. Preston College however, reserves the right to alter or amend the details contained in this leaflet. This course will run subject to sufficient student numbers.

Requirement
Potential students must be aged 19 or over and meet the College`s minimum entry requirements for higher education courses, holding a minimum of 80 points plus GCSE English and Maths at Grade C or above. Acceptable qualifications include: A Level passes (to include at least 40 points at A2 Level) Scottish Certificate of Education Higher Grade passes Irish Leaving Certificate Higher Grade Passes International Baccalaureate BTEC National Award/Certificate/Diploma NVQ Level 3 Kitemarked Access Course Applications from individuals with non-standard qualifications, relevant work or life experience and who can demonstrate the ability to cope with and benefit from degree level studies are welcomed. If you have not studied recently you may be required to undertake an Access programme.