Foundation Degree in Business

Course Description

This course is designed to integrate theoretical and work-based learning through close collaboration between students, the employer forum, and Nelson College London. In order to equip students with the knowledge, understanding, and skills that employers and labour market need, employers were involved in the design and review of the Foundation Degree programme. Employers are also involved in the delivery of the programme by way of conducting workshops and fieldtrips. The course seeks to provide students with an elaborative insight into the world of business and associated sectors and to equip them with the necessary knowledge and academic and vocational skills to gain employment or establish their own businesses. Students will benefit from the interpretation of ideas and the experience of practice within the wider context of employment, in which knowledge, understanding, and skills are clearly integrated.

Awarding Body

The University of West London

(SUBJECT TO APPROVAL)

Course Structure/Unit

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Level 4 – September Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (September-January)	Semester 2 (February-June)
Introduction to the Business Environment	Managing People in Organisations
Introduction to Marketing	Introduction to Business Ethics & Sustainability
Study and Research Skills	Personal & Professional Development

Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (September-January)	Semester 2 (February-June)
Employability Skills	Business Decision Making
Entrepreneurship in Business	Managing Financial Resources
Preparation for Work-Based Learning	Work-Based Learning Project

Level 4 – February Entry (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (February-June)	Semester 2 (September- January)
Introduction to the Business Environment	Managing People in Organisations
Introduction to Marketing	Introduction to Business Ethics & Sustainability
Study and Research Skills	Personal & Professional Development

Level 5 – (Full-Time) (12 Months)

Semester 1 (February-June)	Semester 2 (September- January)
Employability Skills	Business Decision Making
Entrepreneurship in Business	Managing Financial Resources
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.

Tuition Fees: For the academic year 2024-2025, the fee for this course is £9,250, which is set out in the offer/conditional offer letter students receive when they are accepted onto the course.

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