Business Management
This qualification provides the perfect foundation for your successful career in business management in the private or public sector. The Foundation Degree in Business Management focuses on developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare you for a range of careers in business such as Management, Marketing, Finance and Economics. Learners are supported to be entrepreneurial in their outlook to reflect local and regional economic needs.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Ulster University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Ulster University |
Duration
2 Years Full-time.
Entry Requirements
Range 64-72 UCAS points, four GCSE passes to include English and Maths at grade C (or equivalent), or equivalent approved qualification at Level 3. Refer to general entry requirements.
Where mature students wish to have prior education and/or experience taken into account, in lieu of meeting the full course entry requirements, they should contact the relevant Course Director or Admissions by 12th August, as an application deadline will apply. It is at the College's discretion to consider APEL enquiries after the dates stated.
Careers / Further progression
Careers/Progression
The programme offers progression to: Part time Ulster University BSc Hons in Business (delivered at Northern Regional College); Ulster University’s BSc (Hons) Business with Specialisms full-time or part-time at Magee College; or other degrees at Ulster University. More options are available through the UCAS or CAO system. A range of careers in business such as marketing, finance, administration, purchasing and management, with a specific emphasis on meeting local and regional needs.
Further information
Start date: 16th September 2024. End date: 23rd May 2026.
Ballymena Farm Lodge
Year 1: £2,700. Year 2: £2,700. Total Fee: £5,400.
Fees are payable annually. The fees for year 2 may be subject to change.
*The fees quoted are payable for each year.
Additional Fee Information
During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year.
How To Apply
You can apply online at www.nrc.ac.uk for all of our Higher Education courses (see "Application Weblink").
Course Overview
This qualification provides the perfect foundation for your successful career in business management in the private or public sector. The Foundation Degree in Business Management focuses on developing your knowledge, skills and abilities to prepare you for a range of careers in business such as Management, Marketing, Finance and Economics. Learners are supported to be entrepreneurial in their outlook to reflect local and regional economic needs.
Core Modules
Modules focus on equipping Learners with the skills, knowledge and abilities to secure a management position in a business.
The modules taken include:
Academic and Career Enhancement Skills
Principles of Management
Principles of Marketing
Principles of Accounting
Principles of Economics
Foundations of Entrepreneurship
Organisational Behaviour and Change
Global Business Environment
Finance for Decision Making
Marketing Management
Work Based Learning.
There is a strong focus on industry engagement, with live projects and industry visits.
Testing knowledge, understanding and application to industry will principally be through work-based assessment, practical reports, oral and written submissions and formal examinations.
Contact
Admissions
BSI@nrc.ac.uk
Trostan Avenue Building
Trostan Avenue
Ballymena
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028 2563 6221