Business and Finance Foundation Degree at Sheffield College

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Course details

How long is the course?
2 years

Attendance pattern
Full time

Course qualification
Foundation Degree in Business and Finance

Awarding body

When does the course begin?
This course last started in Sep-08

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Course info
The course will enable students to gain a practical understanding of how business operates, and the underpinning theoretical knowledge, with a specialist knowledge of marketing. The course consists of 16 modules, 6 of which are work based and require a working context for completion. Students without suitable employment may therefore be required to undertake a work placement in order to complete these modules. The mandatory modules taken in year 1 provide grounding in Business that is built upon by specialist study in the second year which will focus on finance. Part-time students may choose to take 3 years to complete.

How much will it cost?
Unavailable

Assessment method
The course is assessed by a variety of traditional and innovative assessment methods, including case studies, assignments, time-constrained assessments, oral presentations and work-based projects.

Entry Requirements
Full-time: A level 3 Business qualification (eg., AS or A2 level, National Diploma, GNVQ, AVCE) Access or International Foundation in Business. Plus GCSE Maths and English Grade D/C preferred.Part-time: Access courses: 12 credits at level 3 and 4 at level 2. Plus GCSE Maths and English Grade D/C.Overseas students must have equivalent qualifications + ILETS score of 5.5 35 week full time course held in Sheffield by Hillsborough College.

Where is the course held? (view on a map)
Hillsborough College
Sheffield College
Po Box 3676
Sheffield
South Yorkshire
S6 5WZ

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