Business FdA (HTQ)
This programme is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment in the field of business.
Course Information
- Course Type University Level / Higher Technical Education
- Subject Area Business and Administration - HTE
- Qualification Foundation Degree (FdA, FdEng, FdSc)
- Study Mode: Full Time or Part Time
- Course Level Level 4/5
- Location Digital and Data Centre, Hele Road site
- Course Length This is a 2 year, full time programme or 3 year, part time programme.
- Start Date September yearly
- End Date July Yearly
- Fee £8,195 (full time)/£5,463 per year (part time)
- Reduced Fee
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- Course Code N100
- Overview
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The Foundation Degree in Business is a 2 year full time programme awarded by the University of Exeter. The course development has been informed by local employers to ensure students are equipped with the necessary skills and knowledge for the workplace, but also by academic professionals to ensure you are able to successfully progress in your studies to a full degree.The course has a strong focus on innovation and sustainability in business, with subjects ranging from Business Environment and Finance to Talent Management, Contemporary Marketing, Operations and Supply Chain Management and Project and Event Management.
The programme is enriched with a variety of local, national and international visits and students will be given regular opportunities to engage with a range of guest speakers from local and national industries.
All students have access full access to the study and leisure facilities at University of Exeter, as well as the social clubs and student union. There is an emphasis on developing project management and presentation skills, with students taking ownership of planning events, undertaking research and live pitches.
Students who complete this programme have the opportunity to progress onto a Bachelors Degree top-up, such as the BA (ord) Business Management, or alternatively may choose to enter the workplace. The course is well-equipped to develop students who wish to pursue careers in a range of roles including, but not restricted to; Retail Management, Human Resources, Further Education Teaching, Marketing (Social Media Management), Accounts Management and Project Management.
Some students may also wish to use the skills and knowledge developed to start their own small business or enterprise.
Year 1 units:
- The Economic and Business Environment
- Finance for Business
- Business Enterprise and Innovation
- Human Resource and Talent Management
- Contemporary Marketing
- Project and Events Management
Year 2 units:
- Global Challenges
- Business Strategy for Competitive Advantage
- Corporate and Environmental Social Management
- Organisational Behaviour and Leadership
- Sustainable Operations Management
- Business Research Project
- Entry Requirements
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You will need 64 UCAS tariff points. GCSE Maths and English is required at grade C (or 4) or above (or equivalent O Level).
- Facilities
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The course is delivered in the new Digital and Data Centre, located in the city centre. Complete with digital learning laboratories, state-of-the-art IT suites and interactive seminar spaces, learners have access to cutting edge equipment to help prepare them for their next steps. The Foundation Degree thrives on the links and interaction with the local business community.
You will have access to a Learning Resource Centre (LRC) both at Exeter College and at the University of Exeter.
- Additional Costs
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The purchase of recommended textbooks for the programme. There is an additional expense associated with the optional educational visit each year which will be confirmed once a destination is selected.
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What our students think?
“I would really encourage others to study with Exeter College, it has been fantastic for me. I studied ESOL to improve my English, and then moved on to GCSE English and Access to Higher Education (Business) before starting a Foundation Degree in Business, all at Exeter College. The tutors at Exeter College are very patient,... Read more >
“I study full time, condensed into two days a week. I hope to move onto the BA Business Management degree when I complete the FdA. I studied an Apprenticeship in Business Administration before the degree. I really enjoy studying Business. During one of the units in the first year we had to come up with... Read more >
“One thing that the College does really well is to provide a distinct adult/higher education space so that you feel like you are a full university level learner and not just coming to College. As a mature learner, this was particularly important for me. During my time at the College, we had several interesting guest... Read more >
“I have always enjoyed Business. My plan ultimately would be start my own business, in property perhaps. I have had such a good time learning lots of new things on the course. I study two days a week in College, but it’s a full time course so lots of study outside of College. Everyone at... Read more >
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