The Programme

This course has been designed to provide focused and specialist vocational knowledge and experience linked to professional body requirements and national occupational standards where appropriate. This FdA is particularly suitable for students who are already working within a variety of business environments and aspire to becoming leaders and managers as a result of their studies.

What You Study

• Academic and Professional Skills
• Personal Development Planning
• Work-Related Learning
• Effective Team Management and Leadership
• Change Management
• Recruitment and Selection
• Budget Management
• Strategy and Project Management
• Quality Assurance

Special Features

There is a clear work related dynamic. In particular, there is a strong emphasis on practical skill development alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding.

People who take this course could go on to

This course will enable students to progress into Business Management departments and sector organisations or progress within current employment. Students can decide to continue their studies on the final year of a BA in Leadership and Management.

Entry Requirements

Successful applicants are normally expected to have a minimum of 120 UCAS points at Advanced Level (60 at A2) or Level 3 Extended Diploma or Equivalent plus satisfactory reference plus other any specific criteria agreed at validation. Life experience will also be taken in to account when considering applications from mature students. In the interests of widening participation admissions tutors have discretion to admit applicants with lower qualifications if they can show that they are likely to be successful on the course and an admissions assessment may be used in certain circumstances.

How to Apply

Apply for the full-time course through UCAS using code N292.Entry onto the part-time course is by direct application to the College 0800 731 8281.

Duration

3 years part-time.