Foundation Degree in Business Administration

Business AdministrationCourse ModulesWhat our Graduates doEntry Requirements

A practical vocational course to prepare students for work in business administration, or progression on to the BA (Hons) Management.

This two year (four years part-time) vocational degree will provide students with the skills and abilities to work at a senior level in administration. It also provides a platform from which to progress into management. The Foundation Degree in Business Administration programme combines theory and practical tasks to develop IT, communication and office administration skills. In year two, students will also gain an understanding of the wider business environment and carry out a research project. Transferable skills that are of key importance for the workplace will be developed throughout the course, for example teamwork, organisational skills and self confidence.

Work placements with key employers in Colchester and London prepare students for employment. The programme also prepares students for progression onto the BA (Hons) Management final year.


Business Administration FdA Modules offered:

Year One

• Managing Administration


• IT for Administration


• Communication Methods and Skills


• Introduction to HR:Recruitment and Record Keeping


• Financial Control


• Administration for Business Events and Travel


• Skills for Study and Work


• Work-Based Learning

Year Two

• Business Research


• Event and Project Management


• IT Solutions for Managing Information


• Managing Customers and Clients


• Managing the Contemporary Business Environment


• Leadership and Personal Development


• Work-Based Learning 2

Previous graduates work in the hospitality industry, human resources, finance, marketing, education and logistics. Employment in a range of senior administrative roles including office management or as an executive PA. Roles include personal assistant, marketing co-ordinator, senior administrator and team manager.

Course Progression

Achievement of the FdA Business Administration will allow students to gain direct entry onto the final year of Colchester

Institute’s BA (Hons) Business Innovation and Applied Management

Typically, students on this course will have 100 UCAS Points. The minimum requirement is for 60 UCAS points achieved through A Levels, or an equivalent qualification, and 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including maths and English or Functional Skills equivalent. Students without formal qualifications but with appropriate work experience will be considered individually. Students whose first language is not English will require an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Discretionary literacy and IT competency tests may be required.

How To Apply

Our aim is to make it as easy as possible to secure your place on your ideal programme.
Simply download and complete the relevant application form and return it to our Admissions team as early as possible.
You can return your completed application form in person or by post to our Colchester
(for applications to Colchester and Clacton) or Braintree campuses:

Admissions

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL

Admissions

The College at Braintree

Church Lane

Braintree

CM7 5SN

If you are currently at school, please check with them as some schools will be coordinating applications centrally.
If you have any further questions about the application process, please visit our
Frequently Asked Questions page.

Applying for a Full-Time Degree-Level course

Apply through UCAS

If you would like to apply for any of Colchester Institute's Degree Level courses, your method of application will differ depending on whether
you want to apply for a full-time or part-time version of your chosen course. If you are applying full-time, you will need to apply through the
Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS), which is a UK-based charity whose main role is providing the application process for almost
all British universities.

The service cost £23 for a multi application and £12 for a single application in 2015, however it is possible this may increase for 2016 applicants.
Each course has a unique "course code" that you will need to make note of and use during your applciation. You can find out more information and
sign up to the service here. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.

Applying for a Part-Time Degree-Level course

All part-time degree-level courses are not offered through UCAS, and must be applied for directly through Colchester Institute.
For this you will need to fill in and return to us as soon as possible. This application form can be downloaded here, quoting the relevant course code:

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For further information about our degree-level courses click
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Applying as a Full-Time International Student (EU & Overseas)

Applications for Higher Education courses from International Students must also be made via the Universities
and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). Applications can be made on-line from any country via the UCAS website
at www.ucas.com. Details of all eligible courses
are given at this site, Colchester Institute's UCAS reference number is CINST C75.

International Applications made via UCAS will be forwarded to us for processing but the offer and acceptance
procedure is made through UCAS and not directly with us.
Once we are notified of your acceptance we will request payment of your deposit for more information on fees and deposits
click here.

Applying as an Part-Time International Student (EU only)

Students coming into the UK on a Tier 4 (General) student visa will only be eligible to apply
for full-time courses at a minimum NQF level 3
or above or full-time English Language Programmes.

Colchester Institute's International Student Application Form is available to download.
Before completing the application form you must read and understand the information about
our

Fee Payment and Refund Policy
.
On signing the application form you are agreeing to the terms of this policy.

With your application form you must also send:

• Certified copies of your academic qualifications


• Where appropriate, evidence of your English Language ability (IELTS or equivalent)


• A reference to confirm your status and suitability for the course.


• An email or correspondence address where we can keep in touch with you about your application

Download Application Form - International Students (Part-Time) (PDF)

Print off and complete the International Applications Form and return it to:

International Admissions Officer

Colchester Institute

Sheepen Road

Colchester

CO3 3LL