Administrative Management

Course Overview

Type of Course and Awarding Body

Foundation Degree, FdA (awarded by Plymouth University)

Level

Level Four

What's it all about?

In today's competitive business world, managers must make decisions that deliver results on time and within budget. Our foundation degree will teach you to become accomplished in the key business fundamentals of managing the administration of systems and processes vital to supporting these business decisions. On successful completion of the first year you will be eligible to gain the Institute of Administrative Management diploma, progressing to the advanced diploma in year two.

Progression

On successful completion you may be eligable to progress to:

the final yearof Plymouth University's BA (Hons) Business Administration degree and/or further professional qualifications in administrative management, or directly into employment
enter directly into employment.

Entry Requirements

We welcome applications from those who have a minimum of four GCSEs at grade C or above including English and maths and one or more of the following:

120 UCAS tariff points
a BTEC national award in a related subject
a 14-19 advanced diploma
an advanced Apprenticeship
an NVQ level 3 in a related subject
equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration

Two years

Business Benefits

Students who successfully complete this programme will be able to demonstrate a high level of both academic and work-related knowledge, and will have developed a range of transferable skills. This will enable them to make an immediate contribution to the workplace.

Are there any exams?

Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.

Course Content

What does the course involve?

The course includes the following modules:

administrative systems and processes
professional administration
business environment
business finance
administrative management of resources
strategic issues in administration
marketing
accounting for administrators.

When can I study?

Various days and times

Course Facts

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Start Date:

1 August 2012

Course Type:

Part-time

Location:

Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:

Please contact info@cityplym.ac.uk or phone reception on 01752 305300 for details

Instalments:

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Material Fees:

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Level:

No level information available

Course Code:

UX3554

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees may not be applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees or access to higher education courses, and other courses not eligible for public funding).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2011 / 12 (August 2011 - July 2012). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2012 / 13.