Foundation Programme (Diploma in Business Studies)

This programme may be studied full-time for 8 months (2 semesters).There are six subjects to be studied. Successful completion of the course can lead to entrance to any of the BSc degree options offered at Greenwich School of Management.

Programme Modules

« Principles of Management

Module Description
The management of all organisations have common problems albeit different in scale and technical content.Thus the principles of management have relevance whatever the context, scale and scope of operations. It is incumbent on managers to be aware of the nature of these principles and to be able to apply them to their responsibilities for organising and operating business in their own companies.

» Business Computing

Module Description
In modern business computers are an essential means of storing and retrieving data and of interrelating data.They are vital in establishing communication and information systems. There is hardly any operation unaffected by the use of computers. It is essential, therefore that managers are fully aware of the use of computers, their potential, and the equipment available.

» Fundamentals of Marketing

Module Description
As a pre-requisite to success all companies must take into account market requirements and ensure that these are effectively met. This entails a detailed study of the size and structure of the market, the customer behaviour and the ways in which products and services are supplied.These factors all impinge on other responsibilities of managers including finance and operations.Thus marketing orientation involves the whole company.

» Business Communications

Module Description
Effective communication is an essential organisational feature for business success. The communication process is multidirectional: downwards from leadership and upwards to senior managers and lateral between groups with particular functions. Communication can achieve a number of objectives: imparting information, improving motivation and overcoming resistance to change.

» Professional Development

Module Description
The Professional Development module aims to provide a platform for students undertaking the Access programmes. It is intended to facilitate their reflection on the outcomes of the programme and the individual subject areas which are included. Students are enabled to consolidate their learning and to understand linkages to the wider academic community with implications for more advanced studies.The content of the module is designed to develop skills necessary for preparation of studies at undergraduate level in the subject of business.

» Business Numeracy

Mode of attendance
2 Semesters – 8 months, full-time

Starting Dates
The Degree Foundation Programmes have enrolment dates in February, June and October each year.

Progression
Successful completion of either Degree Foundation Programme can lead to entrance to any of the BSc(Hons) degree options offered at Greenwich School of Management.