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Business Foundation Programme

University of the West of Scotland, United Kingdom
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Course Overview

Work towards degree-level study with the Business Foundation Programme, which combines academic and real-world business theories to teach you the skills and knowledge required to embark on an undergraduate program in this field.

Taught by staff who have a significant experience both in academic and real-world business scenarios, the course will enhance your understanding of business theories and concepts, ensuring your knowledge is aligned with the needs of the wider international business community. You’ll learn about the standard business areas of business management, business sectors, human resource management, marketing, and finance as well as English and study skills.

The full-time course lasts either two or three trimesters depending on your English language skills and uses a range of teaching and assessment methods that ensure the learning outcomes are achieved.

General Eligibility

  • Age 17+ and non-EU/non-EThe equivalent

  • Equivalent of 72 UCAS tariff points from equivalent SCQF Level 5 qualifications

  • Applicants may also be considered with other academic,vocational or professional qualifications deemed to be equivalent

Part Time Work Details

20 hours per week.

What You'll Study

1 Year 1

Core:

  • Business Organisations - 30 credits

  • Study Skills - 10 credits

  • English for Academic Purposes Level 6.2 - 20 credits

  • Business Operations - 30 credits

  • IT Skills - 10 credits

  • English for Academic Purposes Level 6.3 - 20 credits

Optional:

  • English for Academic Purposes Level 6.1 - 20 credits

Number of hours in teaching activities: 360 hours - 30%

Number of hours in independent learning: 840 hours - 70%

Language Requirement

  • IELTS4.5
  • TOEFL34
  • PTE36
  • Duolingo49
  • A studentStudent with IELTS 4.5 with no component less than 4.0 needs to do the t3-semester programme

  • Students with IELTS 5.0 with no component less than 4.5 need to do the 2 trimester

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