Business, Computing and Information Management (BCIM) Undergraduate Prospectus 2010
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Location Location
Westminster Kingsway College Southwark
FdA
Business
Duration Duration
Enterprise and Small Business
2-3 years part-time 2 years (full-time)
2 years full-time 2–3 years (part-time)
Development
Mode of study Start date
Full-time and part-time September
Start date How to apply
September Full-time: via UCAS
Business, Computing and Information Management Business, Computing and Information Management
Course description Progression routes to further study
Part-time: direct to LSBU
Course description Career opportunities
This course focuses on the study of Students completing this Business
Number of places
The Foundation degree is a new type Graduates of the course can pursue
30 UCAS code
organisations, their management and Foundation degree are expected to
N190
of course that lasts a period of two a range of opportunities: start their
the changing external environment in be able to progress onto a Business
Simple timetable information
years and allows you to apply what own small business, enter employment
which they operate. You will be able to Honours degree programme in Business
Part-time study will combine work-based LSBU code
you know, and to learn about both armed with a portfolio of business skills,
assessment and units taught in evenings 3108
bring your experiences in the workplace Administration, Business Studies or
and Saturdays
the world of work and also about or enter the final year of a business
into the academic environment where Business Management.
Course contacts
starting your own business. If you related Honours degree (dependent
the units you will study combine
How to apply Helen Connies-Laing
decide to study this type of course, on grades achieved).
Full-time: via UCAS conniehc@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7836
theoretical perspectives with current The part-time route on these courses
Part-time: direct to LSBU
you will give yourself an opportunity
industry practice. This will enable is likely to take a minimum of three
Carrie Rutherford
to start your own business having Recent guest lecturers
you to deepen your understanding semesters.
UCAS code ruthercg@lsbu.ac.uk – 020 7815 7714
developed a portfolio of business skills – James Barnham, designer of NovaFlo,
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(BCIM)
of the relevant knowledge and skills
Typical offer
over the two year period. Moreover, if featured on BBC2 Dragon’s Den
(BCIM)
necessary in the business environment For full entry requirements see pages
Course contact 80 UCAS Tariff points
you produce work of a high standard in – Carol Rene, Web Designer,
and provide the opportunity for career 252 to 253.
Hugh Allwood
the second year and want to continue Bdiverse.com.
hugh.allwood@westking.ac.uk Course units
enhancement.
Year 1
studying, then you can opt to transfer
Typical offer – Small Business Law 1
to the final year of a business related For full entry requirements see pages
Career opportunities
80 UCAS Tariff points – Business Systems
Honours degree. 252 to 253.
– Professional Skills
The employment record of our business
Course units – Marketing for the Small Business
graduates is excellent. The Foundation
Year 1 – Accounting in the Small Business
The Foundation degree in Enterprise
degree is intended to enable you to
– Organisations and Behaviour – Quantitative Literacy
and Small Business Development will
– Introduction to Marketing – Product Development
gain a qualification which will enable
– Development of Business – Learning for Work
not only prepare you for the world of
progression within your chosen career.
– Business Environment and Business Law Year 2
work and for further degree studies,
– Introduction to Finance – Enterprise and Small Business Management
but it will also give you the confidence
– Quantitative Analysis – Managing Business in Society
– Business English and Communication Skills – Marketing in Practice
and the broad spectrum of business and
– Learning from Work and Professional – Information Systems in Business
enterprise skills required to increase your
Development – Small Business Law 2
competitive edge.
Year 2 – Quantitative Methods
– Database Systems for Business – Research Methods
– Human Resources – E-business
You will develop, practise and gain the
– Management Skills
practical know-how and confidence
– Accounting for Business and Managers
– Marketing Planning
to start a new, or develop an existing,
– Research Methods
business. The coursework you do will
Plus 2 elective units from:
be real-life and practical in nature and
– Taxation
– Business Start-Up
include the development of web pages,
– Introduction to Business Planning
marketing strategies and business plans.
– Project Management
An eight-week work placement will also
– Managing People and Change
– Entrepreneurship, Creativity and Innovation
help you to build on your understanding
– E-business and Website Design
of business and enterprise practice.
– Integrated Marketing Communications
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