The Online University Foundation program is aimed at students who are looking at gaining university entry or practical management experience in order to enhance their job prospects.
University Progression
Upon completion, students receive a Level 3 Diploma. Students can then apply for admission onto a full on-campus Undergraduate Degree Bachelor’s degree programme from Schellhammer Business School or UK universities. Alternatively, students can continue their on-line studies up to Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and then go on to complete an Undergraduate Top-Up degree on-campus. Both options are available at Schellhammer Business School or UK universities.
Introduction to Management Diploma (Level 3 – 60 credits)
The “Introduction to Management” Level 3 University Foundation Programme is a 60-credit qualification (Equivalent to one A-Level). It will also provide an entry-level qualification for those who have already studied Business related subjects at Level 2 or 3.
Programme Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
Intro to Finance
Intro to Leadership Skills
Managing Business Operations
Organisational Culture
Working in Teams
Workplace Welfare
Business Management Diploma (Level 3 – 60 credits)
This Level 3 “University Foundation Programme” has been specifically developed to provide the knowledge required to acquire good business management skills and working efficiently and effectively, both as individuals and in teams.
Programme Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
Intro to Marketing
Intro to the Business Environment
Business Communication
Managing Business Resources
Human Resource Management
Recruitment & Selection in Business
Business Management Diploma (Level 3 – 120 credits)
This Level 3 “University Foundation Programme” is a 120 credit, qualification (equivalent to two A levels). Learning is focused on key business processes and concepts including a range of management procedures required to work effectively.
Programme Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
Managing Business Operations
Maximising Resources
The Business Environment
Managing People in Organisations
Working in Teams
Effective Business Communication
Written Assignments
Comprising of 6 modules detailed above and a final assignment for each (6 in total). On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments of approximately, 5,000-8,000 words each.
Recognitions
Qualifi Recognition
As a recognized UK awarding organisation regulated in England by Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual), Council for the Curriculum, Examinations and Assessment (CCEA) in Northern Ireland and Qualifications Wales (QW), Qualifi is able to give assurances to registered centres and learners of consistent, rigorous, quality standards and valid, valued learning.
ATHE Recognition
Awards for Training and Higher Education provides centres with a wide variety of qualifications including, but not limited to; administration management, business, tourism, law, computing and health and social care. ATHE have made a name for themselves with exceptional customer service, excellent quality standards and rewarding qualifications with progression routes to university degrees.
