Part Time FdA Business Management

FdA Business Management

Course Summary
The combination of learning in both the classroom and the work place is designed to ensure that the acquisition and application of management skills is at the centre of this course. Lecturers are committed to supporting students through a varied programme of learning activities. Students are also helped in the development of skills identified as essential for success in the modern business environment. Students have a choice of attendance patterns depending on their work commitments.

Course Structure
Modules are structured to have a large element of student centred learning, allowing students the opportunity to relate their experience to the subject matter.

Modules studied include:
Principles of Management, Personal Development, Marketing, Human Resources, Finance, Business Environment, Economic Environment, Business Law, Research Methods, and International Business.

Work Placements
Part-time students are likely to be employed in an appropriate business sector. Full-time students are expected to find a suitable work placement, and assistance is available for this.

Assessment
This course integrates classroom and work-based learning. Assessments rely heavily on the application of understanding and skills in a work context. Examinations are not normally used.

After the Course
This course helps individuals working in the business sector to gain promotion and become confident with the decisions they make in the work place.

Following successful completion of this course, those students interested in progressing their studies further can enter the final year of the BA (Hons) Business Management at UCS. A wide range of further professional and management qualifications can also be pursued.

Key facts

UCAS code:
N200 FdA/BusMgt

Typical offer:
2010 entry: 160 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

2011 entry: 200 UCAS tariff points (or equivalent)

Applications are welcome from all who can benefit from and successfully complete the course.

For mature students and those with non-traditional qualifications and work experience, please see the information for mature students|.

Duration of course:
Two years full-time or three years part-time

Campus code:
Bury St Edmunds Centre (campus code B)