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BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
PROGRESS CHART
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS STUDIES
INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
OPTIONAL WORK PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP
BA (HONS) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT- TOP
UP
2008 COURSE FEES & DATES
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
In today’s changing commercial world, employers want well-trained
business managers who can make a real difference in their
organisation. In fact, a business qualification can lead to a wide
range of career opportunities, not just in the commercial
sector, but increasingly in the public sector and not-for-profit
organisations. Plus you will have the advantage of studying in London,
the business city of Europe and together with New York the most
important business city in the world.
You can be part of this dynamic business environment
by choosing to start your business career at Oxford House College.
On this course you will develop essential management skills and
achieve qualifications which will add value to your employability
in a broad range of business areas.
Is this course for me?
Many of our students taking this course are school leavers
who want to start a career in a business area such as business
management, marketing, finance or human resource management. However,
if you are already in a business position this course will enhance
your qualifications and employability to enable you to
work in a more senior role.
The good thing is that you can start at a level that suits
your existing academic qualifications. It doesn’t
make a difference if you are a UK or International student because
our qualifications are globally recognised and respected.
Entry Requirements:
• 2 A-Levels and 4 GCSEs (Grades A*-C)
• IELTS certificate (with a score of at least 5.5)
for non-native English speakers.
(Recognised international equivalents of these
qualifications are acceptable. Students may also be exempt from
A-Level requirements if they have substantial work experience.)
Start Dates:
• January/April / June / September
Course Location:
• London
Study Methods:
• Full Time
• Part Time
• Flexible
Awarding Bodies:
• NCC Education for the International Diploma
and International Advanced Diploma)
• University of Sunderland for the BA (Hons)
in Business & Management.
PROGRESS
CHART
INTERNATIONAL DIPLOMA IN BUSINESS
STUDIES
(6 - 9 Months)
The international Diploma in Business Studies will give you a thorough
introduction to the basic principles, policies
and procedures that make up the business environment. After completing
this course, you will have a solid foundation for your further studies
in business.
Course modules:(Please click on module for more information)
The purpose of Business Communications is to give you a general
introduction to personal and interpersonal communication
skills in both formal and informal business settings.
This course will help develop your sensitivity to other people’s
ideas and attitudes and you will be able to relate interpersonal
communication skills that you have learnt to the broader information
needs of an organisation.
After successfully completing this module, you will be able to
communicate effectively in a culturally diverse organisation
with a genuine understanding of information needs of
various employees.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
In this module, you will investigate the objectives, roles, functions
and various forms of business organisations as they adapt to a
changing environment. After completing this module, you should
have an in-depth understanding of the nature of the management
process in action. You will also learn how to relate the theories
of management to actual practice in the business environment.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Economic forces cannot be controlled, so in order to operate
successfully, managers need to analyse, monitor and forecast the
impact these forces on the market and their business. This course
will introduce you to fundamental economic concepts, models
and techniques that managers can use to help them make
quality decisions.
Some topics you will examine include the problem of scarcity
and opportunity cost, different market
structures, demand and supply models and the concept
of price elasticity.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
This module will give you a thorough introduction to the principles
of financial and management accounting and how they can
be applied in the business environment.
Topics you will cover as part of the syllabus include the preparation
of Profit & Loss accounts, the Balance
Sheet and the Cash Flow Statement for
sole traders and limited liability companies. You will also investigate
the characteristics of cost behaviour and budgeting.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
Electronic Commerce is becoming increasingly important in today’s
business and IT environments. This dynamic and changing
topic contains a combination of business management and
technology issues that you as a junior professional will
have to master successfully
The aim is to provide you with a thorough understanding of the
major issues associated with the development
of e-Commerce solutions and applications as they
relate to both the business and technological environments.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Marketing plays a vital role in today’s
increasingly dynamic and competitive business environment. This
module will teach you how managers apply marketing principles
for planning, implementing and controlling strategies to achieve
marketing and corporate objectives in an organisation.
You will cover key marketing concepts such as
market segmentation, target marketing,
product positioning and product life
cycles.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Principles of Management will give you a good foundation of the
basic concepts and functions related to management. To develop
your understanding of the manager’s role,
this module will cover key management activities like planning,
organising, delegating and implementing the strategies and goals
of an organisation.
Leaders have the ability to influence and motivate others,
so you will examine common characteristics and personality traits
that strong leaders share. You will also learn about the process
of co-ordinating and allocating limited resources efficiently
between different departments of an organisation.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
This module will give you an introduction to numeric
rules and basic mathematical data that managers need
to help them in the decision-making process. It will explain how
you can present and analyse business data by using numbers, equations,
tables and graphs.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
Sample Time Table:
The way in which course modules are divided will depend on the
course length option you choose.
Course length: 6 months
If you complete the course in 6 months, the course will be divided
into two 3 month terms. Our full-time students
usually start with 4 modules of their choice
in the first term and then complete the remaining 4 modules in the
second term.
Course length: 9 months
If you complete the course in 9 months, the course will be divided
into three 3 month terms, so you will take 3, 3 and then 2 module
of your choice.
When you are choosing which modules to take, please remember that
for some modules you will have complete an assignment
and for some modules you will write an examination.
We recommend that you take a balanced combination
of both (i.e. don’t take 4 examination modules simultaneously).
The flexibility of this course allows part-time students to take
fewer modules at a time and extend the length of
their studies.
Please note:
This sample timetable serves as an example only
to give you a rough idea of how classes will be organised and scheduled
during this course. Modules, lecturers and course days are subject
to change from term to term.
INTERNATIONAL ADVANCED DIPLOMA IN
BUSINESS (6 - 9 Months)
The International Advanced Diploma in Business builds on the knowledge
you have gained in your prior studies. It aims to develop
your managerial knowledge and awareness on a tactical level.
Course modules:(Please click on module for more information)
In order to deliver superior value to their customers, managers
must be able to identify the needs and expectations that motivate
their behaviour. Consumer Behaviour will develop your awareness
of the social, cultural and economic factors that influence
consumers’ decision-making.
For this course you will cover topics like consumer research,
segmentation and tools of influence to give you a customer-focused
perspective needed in today’s customer-controlled
market environment.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
As an increasing number of companies are gaining a global reach,
managing cultural differences is fast becoming part of every job.
In this module you will explore how culture affects management
practices, from organisational structure to strategy
and human resource management. You will learn how to be sensitive
to your own and other people’s cultures.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Financial Accounting combines advanced financial and
management accounting theory and techniques to build
on the knowledge you have gained from your prior studies. After
completing this module successfully, you should be able to analyse
and interpret financial statements, prepare investment appraisal
reports and apply what you have learnt in your future
career.
Specific topics you will cover include the limited company
accounts, partnership accounts, ratios, consolidation of the financial
statements and much more.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
In this module you will examine the dynamic role of human
resource management philosophies, policies and practices
in the business environment and how they can contribution to organisation
goals. You will gain an understanding of the influence of the
various internal and external environments on current practices
and developments in the management of human resources.
After successfully completing Human Resource Management you should
be able to demonstrate your ability by applying knowledge of human
resource management in the analyses, diagnoses and solutions of
management situations and problems.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
The Operations Management function is all about creating and
sustaining effective and efficient operations that deliver products
and services in a manner that achieves the objectives of the organisation,
considering cost, quality, flexibility, dependability and speed
aspects.
As an operations manager, you will deal with planning
and designing activities from the location
of manufacturing or service company through to the acquisition
of raw materials and delivery of complete products/services.
The aim of this unit is to equip you with an enterprise-wide
awareness and control of activities, and their relationship with
supporting functions.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
There are several economic tools that managers can use to help
them make quality decisions in the business environment. In this
module, you will explore these techniques and how they can help
the organisation achieve their objectives most efficiently by
applying micro and macro-economic theory and tools of
decision science.
Some topics you will cover during the course include statistics
and quantitative methods, capital budgeting, elasticity
of demand, costing analysis and different market
structures.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
Managers need to view the role of marketing as critical to their
organisation. Marketing Management will help you analyse the changing
marketing environment, engage in creative market-oriented thinking
and be aware of the interplay between marketing and other managerial
roles within an organisation.
You will learn how to develop creative marketing and
pricing strategies that may give your organisation a
competitive advantage over rivals in the industry.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Statistical and mathematical methods are used to aid decision-making
in the business and economic environment every day. This module
will give you the ability to analyse, present
and interpret statistical data, for example measures
of location, hypothesis testing, regression
analysis, forecasting techniques and
mathematical modules.
Please note: This module will be assessed by
a global examination.
Sample Timetable:
The way in which course modules are divided will depend
on the course length option you choose.
Course length: 6 months
If you complete the course in 6 months, the course will be divided
into two 3 month terms. Our full-time students
usually start with 4 modules of their choice in
the first term and then complete the remaining 4 modules in the
second term.
Course length: 9 months
If you complete the course in 9 months, the course will be divided
into three 3 month terms, so you will take 3, 3 and then 2 module
of your choice.
When you are choosing which modules to take, please remember that
for some modules you will have complete an assignment
and for some modules you will write an examination.
We recommend that you take a balanced combination
of both (i.e. don’t take 4 examination modules simultaneously).
The flexibility of this course allows part-time students to take
fewer modules at a time and extend the length of
their studies.
Please note:
This sample timetable serves as an example only
to give you a rough idea of how classes will be organised and scheduled
during this course. Modules, lecturers and course days are subject
to change from term to term.
OPTIONAL WORK PLACEMENT/INTERNSHIP
(3 – 6 months)
You have the option to undertake work placement for up to 6 months
as part of your sandwich degree programme.
This is the perfect opportunity to practice what you have learnt
so far in real life situations, plus you will gain
the important experience employers prefer when they choose between
job applicants. Work placement is a great way to enhance
your CV and can be a foot in the door
to your dream job. Put simply, companies want people who can start
working from day one, so the more you know before
you start, the better your chances of being considered for a full
time job after you graduate.
Oxford House Collage will arrange placement for you in an area
related to business.
Types of tasks you will do vary between employers but will range
from shadowing (literally following someone around
to learn how they do their job) to more general roles
such as office management activities or even a specific
role on a particular project.
We cannot guarantee payment for work placements but employers usually
pay the minimum wage to cover the student’s
living expenses. Please remember that the main objective is for
you to gain valuable experience. You will receive
support from Oxford House College during your work placement.
Please note that work placement can only be taken in between
the International Advanced Diploma and your Top Up year.
BA (Hons) IN BUSINESS MANAGEMENT-
TOP UP
(9 – 12 months)
The BA (Hons) in Business Management will turn you into an
empowered graduate who is equipped with the skills and
knowledge employers look for in today’s competitive global
workplace.
In this course you will increase your management skills in key
business areas such as marketing, finance, human resources
and project management. The main objective is for you to learn how
to evaluate business models critically and apply them to real business
situations at a strategic level.
Course modules:(Please click on module for more information)
To ensure the successful execution of projects, managers are
required to integrate time, cost and quality aspects
through the application of relevant tools and techniques.
This module combines key points from various areas of study to
develop the skills you will need as a manager to evaluate
projects from a financial, human resource and time related
perspective.
In order to complete this module successfully, you will need
to demonstrate critical thinking and analysis skills,
conduct reporting and research projects and apply
appropriate tools and techniques associated with
the management of projects.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
This unit explores the nature of knowledge management
and innovation and their effects on the structure
and working practices of organisations.
After successfully completing this module you should be able
to critically evaluate the different frameworks
within which organisational decisions are made, evaluate how organisations
might respond to external forces, analyse a range of theoretical
concepts and apply them to practical business problems.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a management report
Marketing strategy can be considered as a fundamental
pattern of objectives, resource allocation and interaction of
the organisation with market participants.
In this module you will assess the drivers and factors affecting
the choice of marketing strategies, evaluate appropriate models
and techniques that aid the strategic marketing process and analyse
contemporary marketing issues in a strategic context.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a global open book examination.
Financial Management will require you to examine the key
strategic decisions that a business faces from a financial
and accounting perspective.
Topics you will cover include working capital management, budgetary
control, investment and performance appraisal, financial risk,
sources and costs of capital and finally capital gearing decisions.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a global examination.
Strategic Management integrates the purpose and methodologies
of the functional areas of business policy and strategy which
are usually studied separately. The aim is to demonstrate to you
how they contribute to the overall purpose and aim
of the organisation.
The challenge is for you to analyse complex organisations
and their environments as well as the relationship between the
two and evaluate models and methodologies against observations
of the practices of real organisations. You will particularly
focus on policy making in organisations that
operate in an international arena.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a global examination.
You will start off this module by reviewing the nature
of strategy in HRM and evaluating why people management
has become more critical for organisations in today’s dynamic
business environment.
Abilities you will develop in this course will allow you to demonstrate
the cognitive skills of critical analysis, conduct effective independent
research and formulate written HR policy and strategy interventions
consistent with organisational goals.
Please note: this module will be assessed by
a global assignment.
Sample Timetable:
The shortest time that you can complete
this course in is 9 months, but as a part-time student you may extend
this to 12 months. If you complete the course in
9 months, you will study 2 modules at a time over three 3 month
terms.
You may choose which modules you want to start with.
We recommend that you consider taking a balanced combination
of assignment and examination modules.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
1. How can I enrol?
You will have to fill out the School of Management & Computing
Application Form, which can be downloaded from our website at:
(http://www.oxfordhousecollege.co.uk/info/management/SMC_CourseApplicationForm.pdf
)
We will also require your CV and copies of all your relevant
educational qualifications.
The next step is to return your completed form to us through one
of the following methods:
• Post:
Director of Management & Computer Studies
Oxford House College
28 Market Place
London, W1W 8AW
United Kingdom
• Email:admission@oxfordhousegroup.com
• Fax: +44 (0) 20 7323 4582
We aim to process your application within 48 hours but please remember
to allow more time if you sent your application form to us by post.
Once we have processed your application form we will send you a
“Conditional Acceptance Letter” to
confirm your enrolment.
If you are applying for a student visa you have to pay the minimum
deposit (see question 2) we require before we can send you an “Unconditional
Acceptance Letter” which is suitable for visa applications.
2. How much do I have to pay as a minimum deposit?
This will depend on your nationality:
• If you are an EU National, you must pay
at least 1/3 of the total course fees before your
course starts.
• If you are a Non EU National, you must
pay at least ½ of the total course fees
before your course starts.
3. How can I pay?
You can pay by cheque, credit card, bank transfer or in cash.
Our bank details are:
Barclays Bank Marble Arch Corporate Banking
PO Box 32012
London
NW1 2ZH
Bank Sort Code: 20-65-63
Account Number: 60112127
Account Name: Oxford House College
SWEFT code: BARC GB22
IBAN Code: GB09BARC 206563 60112127
4. Can I apply for a scholarship?
We do offer scholarships to selected students in the form of a
fee reduction of up to £3000 per year over a 2 year period.
To apply for a scholarship you must write an essay of about 500
words entitled: “Why should I receive a grant and
what can I bring to enhance the Oxford House College Community?”
Please submit this essay together with your application form and
other documents to the Director Of Management & Computer
Studies. Your specific situation and financial circumstances
(as outlined in your letter) will be considered when we make our
decision.
5. How long do I need to study for?
You can complete the full BA (Hons) programme in only 2
years if you want to study full-time. Part-time students
take fewer modules at a time to reduce the workload but just remember
that this means you will take longer to complete your course.
The course is divided into different stages so you can start
at a level that suits your current academic qualifications.
You can finish your studies after the Diploma, Advanced Diploma,
Work Placement or BA (Hons) depending on what you feel your education
and employment needs are.
You will receive a globally recognised qualification
after each stage.
7. What is the attendance policy at Oxford House College?
In order to comply with various regulations, we expect our students
to attend a minimum of 85% of their classes throughout
their course. Teachers will keep a record of each student’s
attendance throughout the term.
You will be marked absent if you arrive more than 20 minutes late
for class or leave the class more than 20 minutes early. You are
only allowed to be absent for a maximum of 4 classes per
module each term and will be sent a warning letter after
each class that you miss. You will get 3 warning letters,
after which you face expulsion from the school.
If you are ill or have an emergency, you need to inform
your teacher who will excuse you from the class.
8. Can Oxford House College give me a place to stay while I study?
If you need accommodation while you study we offer a choice of
Hostel accommodation or Homestay with a host family at
affordable prices. We want your stay to be special so our Accommodation
Officers are trained to find you a place that suits your lifestyle.
9. What qualifies as a full-time student?
In order to qualify as a full-term student you need to take at
least 3 modules per term. Because our courses are
fast-track some students find 4 or 5 modules per term a bit demanding.
It is possible to reduce the number of modules you take but it is
important to understand that you will then spread your study period
over a longer time.
9. Is this college accredited to support me if I am on a student
visa?
A large proportion of our students come from other countries and
are applying for a student visa at the time they enrol with us,
so we are fully aware of the UK Home Office’s requirements.
Oxford House College and all its partners are fully accredited
by the British Accreditation Council (BAC), Education
UK, The British Council, UCAS (registration number 40445)
the Department for Educational Skills (DfES): registration
number 23306.
Please note that we are not authorised to offer
any advice on visa requirements and apart from issuing your “Unconditional
Acceptance Letter” which you will need for your visa application,
we do not offer any further visa assistance.
Please consult immigration solicitors who can
give you expert advice on visa applications or you can contact the
UK Home Office or your local UK Embassy for advice on visa requirements.
Useful Links:
- You can find more information on UK visas and entry clearance
at www.ukvisas.gov.uk
- Visit the Home Office website on Immigration and Nationality
for more information about extending your student visas & other
visa categories at
http://www.homeoffice.gov.uk/passports-and-immigration/visas/
- You can find out information on visa processing times and procedures
from the Foreign & Commonwealth office at http://www.fco.gov.uk
and a list of British Consulates worldwide can be found at http://www.fco.gov.uk/servlet/Front?pagename=OpenMarket/Xcelerate/ShowPage&c=Page&cid=1007029395231
10. Who is Sunderland University?
The University of Sunderland is a modern, dynamic university
with high standards of teaching and research and a growing reputation
as the university for enterprise, employment and opportunity. The
city itself is a great place to live and work-right in the hearty
of the buzzing North East of England.
The University of Sunderland has an international outlook
and students from across the globe choose to study on its
accredited programmes in partner institutions or on campus.
Website: www.sunderland.ac.uk
Email: student-helpline@sunderland.ac.uk
Course Helpline: +44 (0)191 515 3000
Oxford House College is accredited to run University of
Sunderland degree programmes.
11. Who is NCC Education?
Originally part of the National Computing Centre, NCC Education
started offering IT qualifications in 1976 and from 1997 developed
its Higher Education portfolio to include foundation and Business
programmes. With Accredited Partners in over 45 countries, five
International Offices and Academic Managers worldwide, NCC Education
employs the latest technologies for learning, assessment
and support.
NCC Education qualifications include the International
Degree Pathway in Business or IT. Its programmes are recognised
by universities, professional bodies and employers and
its students benefit from unrivalled support and enhanced academic
and career opportunities, from examination advice and direct contact
with UK university professors to scholarships and careers guidance.
That’s why over one million graduates chose NCC Education
as their route to a quality British education.
Website: www.nccedu.com
Email: Customer.Service@nccedu.com
Oxford House College is accredited to offer NCC professional
qualifications.
12. What kind of job can I look for after the course?
After successfully completing this programme, you will be professionally
qualified to work as a manager in various business related
areas including administration, financial, human resource and project
management roles. You will find that investing in your education
has given you a head-start in a rapidly developing industry.
13. What happens if I fail a module?
If you fail a module at Diploma level, you may
resit the examination in the next session for a £25
fee. At Advanced Diploma level the resit fee is
£30 and £110 per module
in your final year. You are welcome to attend the
class for a module that you have failed or you can just resit the
exam.
14. What do the course fees include?
Course fees include lectures, study guide, access to modern computer
facilities and internet access plus wireless connectivity if you
have your own laptop.
It does not include resit and exemption fees, maintenance costs
or additional study materials. You will have to purchase the prescribed
textbook for each module.
For further details please contact |
Oxford House College
28 Market Place,
London, W1W 8AW
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Tel: +44 (0)20 7436 4872
Fax : +44 (0)20 7323 4582
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