About the Course
- Merthyr
- 04 September 2023
- Business and Management
- Full Time
Course Outline
A step up to level 6 taking the fundamentals from the FD Business and choosing a choice module so that some specialisation can be achieved depending on the students future ambitions.
Entry Requirements
Achieved an FD but not necessarily in Business
What will I learn?
You will study the following moduels: • Business Research: Principles and Practice •Applied Management •Business Strategy •Management Project •Business Ethics and Sustainability. We also offer the following optional modules, and you must choose one of these two options: •Principles of Accounting, OR •HRM and the Future of Work
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 will gain a BA (Hons) degree along with the skills and knowledge for employment in the business sector
Duration
04 September 2023 - 31 July 2024
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