Business, Accounting & Management

• Block delivery, two-day blocks
• 2 years
• Enrolment date: various throughout the year
• Admission enquiries: 01642 384293
• E: tbsug@tees.ac.uk

This course is available at Teesside University Darlington only.

Developed in conjunction with the North East Chamber of Commerce, this award-winning foundation course is designed specifically for people in full- or part-time employment. You require the support of your employer, and on completion you can progress to a one-year honours degree top-up programme.

You develop relevant, practical skills for the real world and study topics such as managing finance, people and change, critical thinking and problem solving, quality and operations management, and enterprise and leadership.

What you study

This degree aims to develop relevant and practical skills in leadership and management so that you can make a real and immediate contribution to an organisation.

Each module is delivered over an eight-week teaching block, beginning with a preparation week where you undertake directed learning as specified by the module leaders and supported through the virtual learning environment (VLE) and workplace mentors.

Weeks two and three feature a two-day masterclass to be held at Teesside University which includes guest and keynote speakers, group activities, applications in the workplace, work-based learning, and mentor support.

Weeks three to eight include assessment preparation, completion and submission, self-directed learning, work-based learning and continued support through VLE and workplace mentors.

How you learn

As well as developing core skills and understanding based on national benchmark skills in leadership and management, there is a strong focus on developing those skills which increase personal effectiveness, for example communication and team skills. Much of the learning is based in the workplace where you can apply your learning and work on real problems.

How you are assessed

Emphasis is placed on work-related assessment and work-based reports, but we recognise the need for a wide range of assessment methods. In most modules, you need to be able to apply the assessment to the subject area and your workplace.

Career opportunities

This degree will be of great value in terms of personal and career development in any organisation. On completion of the programme you have a number of options in terms of topping up your award to an honours degree such as the BA (Hons) Business Management. You will have the opportunity to discuss progression opportunities, personal and career development issues.

Entry requirements

You're expected to have five GCSEs including English and maths (grade C or above), or at least three years' supervisory management experience.

For additional information please see the undergraduate and postgraduate entry requirements in our admissions section

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