Access to Business Management

Summary: 

The Access course provides a pathway into higher education for adults without qualifications (e.g. National Diploma or the old A level). It is useful for adults who want to make a career change into Business Management, for international students whose qualification are not recognised by British universities, or anyone of 19 and over who wants to apply for university or foundation degree.

Course Length: 
One year or two College terms (length of time for delivery) depending upon sufficient demand.
Entry Requirements: 

Subjects to interview. Should be over 19 years of age. Preferably have GCSE at Grade C in either English or Maths. If this is not the case, the applicant will be required to take and pass key skills level 2 in number and communications.

Assessment: 

Assessment will cover skills and knowledge - and takes place mainly by coursework assignments. Work is internally marked and externally moderated. Students are set deadlines for the completion of coursework.

Academic Progression: 

You can study for a degree (e.g. BA Hons Business Management) or foundation degree (FdA Business Management) at City College Norwich or an external university.

Career Progression: 

Students progress into administration, marketing, account and management.

Full Description: 

Units of Study:

Students are required to participate in an intensive period of study which will cover study 10 units over a period of time (e.g. one year or 2 terms)

  • Business Presentational Skills
  • Accounts 1: Numeracy, Money/Cash control
  • Critical Thinking Skills
  • Managing People
  • Business Information Technology Skills (Excel and Numeracy)
  • Environment Management Project
  • Accounts 2: Records
  • Ethics in Business
  • Management and Leadership
  • Marketing an Organisation (customer relationship)

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs and attendance details may change.

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