Are you interested in becoming a manager? This might be your starting point.
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.
Course Structure
Students will complete 4 lessons a week that last 2.5 hours per session and run over two days/nights, where students can choose the timetable and are in person. There will be a level of independent study, and you will be expected to complete reading, tasks and assignments outside of the classroom. 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 Organisations – 15 Credits
Economics in a Changing World – 15 Credits
Personal and Professional Development – 15 Credits
Foundations of Leadership – 30 Credits
Essentials of Marketing – 15 Credits
Principles of Finance – 15 Credits
Digital Enterprise 15 Credits
Level 5
Managing Business Finance – 15 Credits
Responsible Management of Operations – 15 Credits
Business Law – 15 Credits
Delivering a Life Project – 15 Credits
Practice of People Management – 15 Credits
Marketing Innovation– 15 Credits
Creative Problem Solving – 15 Credits
Assessment Methods
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. Further support is available from our dedicated Student Support Officers.
Progression
This course provides a range of skills relevant across a variety of different management areas. People who have completed this course have gone on to work in areas including Operations, Project Management, and Human Resources Management. 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.
If you wish to continue studying beyond this course, it will provide you with a strong academic basis to do so. Progression from the FdA Management is normally on to BA (Hons) Applied Business Studies. 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.
Course Fees
UK
£8190.00 Per Year
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) and any trips that you want to attend as well as printing and photocopying.
Key Information
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Quick Reference Guide
Level
Level 5
Duration
2 Years FT 2 days a week.
Study Mode
Full-Time
Awarding Body
University of Lincoln
UCAS Code
N202
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