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Access to Higher Education Diploma (Business)
| Delivered at | Nelson and Colne College University Centre |
| Start Date | September 2024 |
| Duration | 1 Year |
| Cost | £3022.00 |
* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest). If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details. ** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre |
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What will I learn
• BusinessYou will learn about the key concepts relevant to the study of business which will enable you to demonstrate an understanding of features of the business sector in the UK economy, including corporate and social responsibility. You will investigate business and organisation cultures and examine principles of business strategy
• Marketing
This subject will introduce you to the key purposes of marketing within an organisation. You will also analyse the marketing mix and different marketing strategies. You will plan and carry out your own research in the field of marketing and write your findings in a report.
• Law
This part of the course does focus on contract law, and the English legal system. These topics will compliment your business studies.
• Academic development and study skills
Besides subject knowledge, academic research and writing skills are crucial in helping you with your assignments on the Access to HE Diploma as well as preparing you for your future studies at higher levels. This subject will help you to identify your own skills and those required to progress to a degree and/ or future employment. We will support you with your UCAS application and prepare you for interviews.
Additional Information
We encourage all our students to volunteer or work in a field that relates to your future career. This is an intense course and you need to be 100% committed to your studies.There are no tuition fees for anybody under the age of 24 with no full level 3 qualification. If you are 19+ with a full level 3 qualification, or your are 24+ you can take out an Advanced Learner Loan to pay for the tuition fees. “Student Finance England will ‘write off’ any outstanding Advanced Learner Loan balances you owe for an Access to HE course once you complete a higher education course. This means you do not have to repay it”. For more information: Advanced Learner Loan - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)