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Full-time, 2 years
Why choose this course
- Knowledge in marketing, economics, people management, digital business, leadership and operations
- Practical skills such as presentations, team working and report writing
- Use digital programmes for project management, finance and marketing
- Graduates work in operations, project management and human resources management
- Can progress to the BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies (Top Up)
Overview
Are you interested in becoming a manager? This might be your starting point.
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This degree is designed equip you with the skills required to build a career in business and management. You will develop vital knowledge, skills and behaviours, building an understanding of the business sector, problem solving, teamwork, leadership, decision making and digital literacy. The course aims to prepare you for the continuing evolution of modern working life. Furthermore, the course develops reflective and critical thinking skills to engage a mindset of lifelong learning and curiosity and building employability skills to take you into the graduate market.
Knowledge will be developed in marketing, economics, people management, digital business, leadership and operations. Furthermore, the skills required to be an effective, efficient manager will be developed throughout. Practical skills will be developed, such as presentations, communication, team working, report writing and digital literacy. You will have opportunities to use digital programmes for project management, finance and marketing.
This course is available to study either 2 days per week or 2 evenings. This may help you fit in working or family life.
Our student population is also very diverse, covering a range of nationalities, ages, cultures, levels of experience, and prior knowledge. You will therefore have the chance to work with staff and students of many different backgrounds.
What you’ll study, level by level
Levels 4 to 5 · 14 modules
This course includes the following core modules that all students complete:
Each module carries credits which contributes to your final degree. Modules are either 15 or 30 credits. Usually, students’ study 60 credits per semester, typically this comprises four taught modules in each semester
Programme Structure
Level 4
- People in Organisations15 credits
- Economics in a Changing World15 credits
- Personal and Professional Development15 credits
- Foundations of Leadership30 credits
- Essentials of Marketing15 credits
- Fundamentals of Finance15 credits
- Digital Enterprise15 credits
Level 5
- Managing Business Finance15 credits
- Responsible Management of Operations15 credits
- Business Law15 credits
- Delivering a Life Project15 credits
- Practice of People Management15 credits
- Marketing Innovation15 credits
- Problem solving in Organisations15 credits
Occasional changes to modules and course content may take place. Students will be notified when applicable.
How you’ll learn
You’ll learn through lectures, seminars and workshops.
- Lectures
- Seminars
- Workshops
- Practical and lab sessions
- Guest speakers
Read more about how you’ll learn
The primary way of delivering this course is on campus: -
On campus teaching includes a combination of lectures, small group seminars, workshops, guest lectures and one to one discussion with your tutor. Sessions will last 2.5 hours, using a combination of lectures and activity that may be theoretical or practical.
Students will receive 2.5 hours per module, 4 modules per week throughout this course. This course is delivered over 2 days, either daytime or evening (subject to recruitment).
Additional one-to-one meetings with tutors will provide further support.
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Where it can take you
This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different management areas. Graduates also go on to successful careers in a range of sectors such as retail, hospitality, manufacturing and logistics. Also, our graduates go on to public sector, such as education, housing and NHS admin.
People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including:
- Operations
- Project Management
- Human Resources Management
Read more about careers and progression
If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. You can progress from the FdA Management on to the BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies (Top Up). Progression is based on the achievement of the minimum threshold standard; this will vary between programmes and students should talk to their programme leader about progression options during the year.
Found where you fit?
Entry requirements
Don’t have the standard qualifications? You may still be able to apply.
40UCAS points
The requirements for applicants progressing from full-time education are 40 UCAS points/NVQ3 or equivalent level 3 qualification, or alternatives outlined below.
Taken a different path?
We are committed to creating educational opportunities for people from a variety of backgrounds and situations. If you have been out of formal education for some time, and/or you do not have the qualifications stated, we might still be able to consider your application and offer you a range of support. We are here to help. Please get in touch to find out more.
Fees and funding
£8,190
a year for UK students
Financial support
UK students can take out a tuition fee loan to cover the cost of their course and a maintenance loan to cover living costs.
We also have a range of other financial support available.
Additional costs
Your Tuition fees cover most costs associated with your course (including registration, tuition and assessment.)
There may be some extra costs that you might need to make, or choose to pay, for example:
Books (you’ll have access to books from your module reading lists in the HE library, but you may want to buy your own copies)
Printing and photocopying
Questions about funding?
Your next step
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
UCAS gives you an applicant ID to track your application. Apply direct and we’ll reply by email.
2
You hear back
Responses usually arrive between November and May: an unconditional offer, a conditional offer, or an unsuccessful application.
3
You get ready to start
Before you enrol we’ll need photo ID and copies of your certificates. Apply for Student Finance early.
Quick reference for careers advisers
Level
Level 5
Duration
2 years
Study mode
Full-time
Awarding body
University of Lincoln
UCAS code
N404