Foundation Degree in Management

The foundation degree in management is for high school students who wish to enter into University degree programmes in business and management. The one-year programme introduces students to the concepts of business, communications and management, and lays the foundation for higher education.

Course Duration: 1 year

Tuition Fee: EUR 1950 per year for EU Nationals/ EUR 3950 per year for Non-EU Nationals.

Admission requirements:

• The candidate must be at least 16 years old with, having completed high school education.

• Video interview with Admissions Office: Applicants are expected to be fairly proficient in written as well as spoken English to be able to successfully complete the course requirements. The admissions office conducts video interviews to review each application and assess the candidate’s proficiency in English language.

• Upon request, a statement of purpose.

Modules

Managing Business Operations
Effective management of the business operations undertaken within an organisation is the key to its overall success. No organisation will be able to achieve its objectives without effective management of its operations. This module is divided into six sections, each of which deals with one aspect of the management of business operations.

Maximising Resources
An organisation that fails to dedicate sufficient attention to its use of resources will prove to be unprofitable over time. By being observant and prudent, any organisation can achieve significant gains from the management of its resources.

The Business Environment
A sound understanding of the environment in which an organisation operates is a valuable asset in management. In order to make effective decisions, it is important for managers to be aware of the factors that influence the environment and the benefits which can be achieved from using the nature of the environment to good effect. Without such knowledge, it is easy to misjudge the consequence of any actions taken.

Managing People in Organisations
Effective management of people within an organisation is essential if the objectives of the organisation are to be achieved. People represent the single most important resource of the organisation and their needs must be understood and respected.

Working in Teams
Modern organisations use opportunities for team working as much as possible as this is an effective and proven method for getting the best performance from members of the workforce. Teams may be involved in all activities of an organisation – from production right through to financial decision making. This module looks at the role played by teams within organisations and how the human element interacts.

Effective Business Communication
Good communication is essential in any organisation in order to pass information from one person to another. This module explains the need for effective communication and demonstrates how this can be achieved within a work environment.