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International Foundation Programme

International Foundation Year in Business

Level 3 Wisemore Campus 1 Year (Full Time)

This full time programme is designed as a shorter route to university entrance. Students will undertake six Edexcel National Business over a period of one academic year.

Candidates must take at least six units chosen from the list below. All of the Units are designated as NQF level 3. The successful completion of six units will guarantee on the Higher National Diploma in Business offered by Walsall College or provide a progression route to a place on a BA degree in business, or related areas, at most UK universities. Business English and IELTS preparation classes are compulsory units of the course. A broad range of business related topics are delivered within this programme.

Course contents and modules
• Marketing
• Personnel (Human Resources management)
• Economics
• Introduction to business
• Presentation of Business Information
• Business on-line
• Marketing Research
• Business Law

 

Entry Requirements

Students must be 17 years of age and have qualifications equivalent to 5 GCSEs Grade C, in the form of HKCEE grades, High School and/ or Senior School Examination grades. Students should have an IELTS grade of 4.5.

Students with IELTS 4.0 would be encouraged to take an Intensive English course prior to commencing the Foundation course.

The start dates for this one year course are September and March each year.

Progression

Degree in Business Studies or Professional qualifications related to Business . Achievement of at least six units will be accepted as evidence of matriculation by most UK universities and given a successful interview would enable candidates to join Business degree programmes the following October. Our partner universities include Keele, Aston, Wolverhampton, Huddersfield, MMU and Salford.

 

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