FdA Business
Approved by: Plymouth University
UCAS code: N100
Institution Code: C78
Summary
 A foundation degree for those who want to expand their career opportunities and knowledge in business and management.
| Course Title | Location | Hrs/Wk |
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| FdA Business | Cornwall College Saltash (map) | 10 | 16-09-2013 | 46 weeks | £6000.00 per annum |  |  |  |
Course Delivery - This course is 2 days a week. | ||||||||
Who is this course for?
This course is perfect for anyone considering a career in a wide range of sectors, including retail, the professions and the public services. You will develop an understanding of how a business operates and deals with the challenges and opportunities it faces.
Entry requirements
To enrol on this course you need a minimum of 120 points on the UCAS tariff or similar grades from a GNVQ/National Certificate/Diploma/Access course. Every application is assessed independantly so students with no formal qualifications can be assessed on work experience.
Course overview
This course includes the study of the various essential functions of a business including:
Marketing
Management
Accountancy
Human Resource Management
Setting up a Business
Employment Law
You will also have the opportunity to research a real life business problem in a local enterprise, reporting back your recommendations. You will be involved in a realistic business development opportunity, through a virtual or a real business venture. The skills you develop in enterprise and employability will prepare you for employment in a number of different settings. You will be assessed through a combination of reports, presentations, articles, tests and simulations.
The skills of leadership, communication, group work and self advocacy are developed throughout the programme but particularly in the Personal & Employability Skills Development module. Work-based learning is explored within all modules and the opportunity to engage directly with companies as a consultant is embedded within the strategy development module.
Learning is through lectures, seminars, tutorials and guest lectures.
What's next?
There are opportunities for further training in a wide range of sectors, including management training, accountancy, marketing, administration and education.
Our Careers Service is available to give information, advice and guidance on all aspects of education, training and career progression. Tel: 01209 616270 Monday, Tuesday and Thursday (9am- 4pm) Email: careers@cornwall.ac.uk
Progression Routes
Why choose us?
- We are the leading provider of professional business training in the South West
- Our trainers have recent and relevant industry experience
- CCB provides learning for companies who want to train their staff as well as individuals who are seeking their own personal development
- With over 1000 courses including business skills, qualifications, bespoke training as well as a range of apprenticeship programmes, we help you add new skills to your organisation
- CCB offers flexible course delivery
- We can tailor any course to suit your business needs
- We have funding available to make your training budget go further
- An independent research study has shown that companies that have trained with CCB have seen 17% more growth than companies that have not
Additional Information
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