Foundation Degree Professional Administration

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Foundation Degree Professional Administration

West Nottinghamshire College
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Description

This course provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to address challenges in professional administrative roles.

Description

This highly flexible programme is designed for those who currently work in a high level administrative role and wish to develop their career further, or those who aspire to progress to this level in the future. You can build on your everyday work experience to gain a high level qualification in your field that is recognised by employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
The course has been developed in conjunction with Birmingham City University, key local employers and advanced practitioners.

This course is validated by Birmingham…

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This course provides students with the necessary skills, knowledge and confidence to address challenges in professional administrative roles.

Description

This highly flexible programme is designed for those who currently work in a high level administrative role and wish to develop their career further, or those who aspire to progress to this level in the future. You can build on your everyday work experience to gain a high level qualification in your field that is recognised by employers in the public, private and voluntary sectors.
The course has been developed in conjunction with Birmingham City University, key local employers and advanced practitioners.

This course is validated by Birmingham City University.

How long is the course?

Two years. Normally 8 hours over two evenings per week or one afternoon and one evening per week, with occasional all day events.

You will also need to dedicate a substantial amount of time to research and work outside the classroom.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment methods are varied and may include written reports, presentations, time-constrained assignments, case studies, individual/group projects and reflective statements.

Where modules are work-related, assessment will relate to your own organisation (where appropriate) and/or vocational setting.

What will I study?

The foundation degree consists of 16 modules, which currently include:

  • Personal and Professional Development
  • Work-Related Learning
  • Principles of Administration
  • Managing Risk
  • Management, Organisation and Society
  • Business Problem Analysis
  • Public Sector Ethics
  • The Impact of Policy on the Working Environment
  • Delivering Quality Enhancement
  • Social Auditing
  • Managing Individual and Group Performance
  • Negotiating and Agreeing Budgets
  • Operations Management
  • Leadership and Managing Change
  • Doing an ‘Action Research’ Project

Module titles may change.

What does the course lead to?

On successful completion of the course, you may wish to further your career and seek promotion in a range of administrative roles.

What can I go on to study?

On successful completion of the foundation degree, you will be eligible to apply to the BA (Hons) Business and Management top-up award validated by Birmingham City University and available at Vision West Nottinghamshire College.

Completed foundation degrees are worth 240 CATS points in line with the UK universities’ credit accumulated transfer scheme.

Other related courses at the college

  • BA (Hons) Top-up Business and Management
  • Foundation Degree Business Management

Entry requirements

All applicants will be invited to an interview to discuss qualifications, experience and any other related issues.

To start this course you will be expected to have successfully completed, or have evidence of working towards, a minimum of one of the following:

  • Appropriate A Levels and three GCSEs at grade C or equivalent*
  • NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
  • Appropriate BTEC National Certificate with MM profile or Diploma with MMP profile or above
  • Other relevant Level 3 qualification

*including English and Mathematics

If you have substantial, relevant work experience rather than qualifications, we will take this into consideration at the interview.

Candidates not currently in work are encouraged to seek relevant part-time or voluntary employment.

Literacy and numeracy skills at Level 2 are essential. Students may be invited or required to attend numeracy classes at the start of the programme.

How much does it cost?

Course fees are payable for each year of all university level courses. To identify your course fees and the financial support that may be available to you, please see the HE section of the website or contact a member of the HE team at the college.

How do I apply?

You can apply online or request a paper-based application form by calling the HE Team on 01623 627191 ext 8092 or by sending an email to heteam@wnc.ac.uk

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