About the Course
- Merthyr
- 01 August 2024
- Business and Management
- Full Time
Course Outline
A general overview of relevant business modules all vary in delivery. These may be workshop based subjects where students improve academic skills to practical modules. The Foundation Degree is a stand alone qualification with the opportunity to progress to a B.A. (Hons). It also allows students to use work experience as an integral assessed part of the course.
Entry Requirements
All learners under 21 must obtain a level 3 BTEC qualifications or two A Levels. 21 and over will be subject to interview
What will I learn?
The first year FULL TIME consists of 6 modules Marketing and Consumer Behaviour Management of Financial Information Economics, Law and Business Environment People Work and Society Becoming a Professional: Critical Enquiry Entrepreneurship
Course Assessment
Assessments vary from individual written traditional reports to group presentations - indicative of the working environment. Traditional exams also form part of the assessment process.
Career Progression
Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress ono the BA (Hons) Business or directly into employment
Duration
01 August 2024 - 31 July 2025
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