Course Description
Awarding Body
Course Structure/Unit
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Level 4 – September Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)
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Semester 2 (February-June) |
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Introduction to the Business Environment |
Managing People in Organisations |
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Introduction to Marketing |
Introduction to Business Ethics & Sustainability |
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Study and Research Skills |
Personal & Professional Development |
Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)
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Semester 2 (February-June) |
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Employability Skills |
Business Decision Making |
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Entrepreneurship in Business |
Managing Financial Resources |
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Preparation for Work-Based Learning |
Work-Based Learning Project |
Level 4 – February Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)
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Semester 1 (February-June) |
Semester 2 (September- January) |
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Introduction to the Business Environment |
Managing People in Organisations |
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Introduction to Marketing |
Introduction to Business Ethics & Sustainability |
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Study and Research Skills |
Personal & Professional Development |
Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)
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Semester 1 (February-June) |
Semester 2 (September- January) |
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Employability Skills |
Business Decision Making |
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Entrepreneurship in Business |
Managing Financial Resources |
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Preparation for Work-Based Learning |
Work-Based Learning Project |
Entry Requirements
Prospective students must produce a minimum of 4 GCSE at a minimum C grade.
Additional requirements:
· 80 points UCAS in A Level, or
· BTEC National Diploma, or
· BTEC National Certificate, or
· A recognised Access to Higher Education Certificate in a related field or equivalent -Level 3
Students whose first language is not English will be required to produce:
· 5.5 IELTS (with 5.5 or higher in Speaking and Writing, a minimum 5.0 in Reading and Listening)
· 46-59 TOEFL (internet-based)
All applicants may be asked to sit entry test(s).
In exceptional circumstances, candidates with lower qualifications and suitable industrial or external experience in business disciplines may be registered as students of the Foundation Degree.
Recognition of Prior Learning is permitted, in line with the University’s Regulations
IELTS Score for International Students
All applicants must demonstrate proficiency in the English Language. If the previous study was not in English, students may need to provide an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of 5.5 (with 5.5 or higher in Speaking and Writing, a minimum 5.0 in Reading and Listening) or equivalent. Or pass an entry diagnostic assessment organised by the College.
Progression
A key progression path for students completing the foundation degree in business is to upgrade their qualification by applying for an additional year of study on the BA (Hons) Business (Top-up) programme at the College.
Assessment
Assessment methodologies include reports, presentations, portfolios, and project work. Further information on the assessment weighting can be found in the course and module specifications.
Other Information
Course Composition: This 240-credit course is currently offered on a full-time basis, with entry in September and January of each Academic Year. The course runs over two academic years.
Work-Based Learning Requirement: This course requires that students undertake a Work-Based Learning Module, which includes a 96-hour work placement in the second year of the course.
Course location:
Nelson College London
Gants Hill Campus
Commercial House, 406-410 Eastern Avenue
Ilford, Essex, IG2 6NQ
