Foundation Degree (FdA) in Enterprise & Entrepreneurship: Business Start Up - Thames Valley University
Mar 12, 2009
Institution: Thames Valley University
Awarding Body: Thames Valley University
Course Overview
This Foundation Degree (FdA) is a practical and attractive programme of study for people who are looking to develop an entrepreneurial idea, set up their own business or develop themselves and their business’s potential, regardless of sector or business type. Participants will have the opportunity to study and set-up/run their own businesses at the same time.
Developing your personal and business skills; understanding the business environment; creating and managing budgets; cash flows and raising finance; marketing and sales; developing your IT skills (including web design); understanding and applying e-business techniques; managing projects and growing your business; how to employ the right people.
Practical application of skills; support and advice throughout from tutors and mentors; flexible; high quality workspace can be provided in one of our outreach Enterprise Centres in Acton, Southall and Slough with excellent IT facilities and access to wider University services. Your start up business will be more likely to succeed with the skills and knowledge you will gain from this course.
- Free laptop for 2 years*
- Access to main campus facilities, including libraries, learning resources etc. Some core text books will be provided, and copies will be available in Centres.
- Access to expert support and advice relating to both your business development and learning needs.
- Access to a Personal Tutor / Mentor.
- Access to one of our internal Knowledge Transfer / Work Based Learning vouchers that can be ‘spent’ within TVU on specialist support.
- Classes will be delivered intensively one day a week at St. Mary’s Road Campus, Ealing, leaving the rest of the week for your business.
- Additional support will be provided in Enterprise Centres on a 1-1 or small group basis, allowing access to a wider enterprise community.
* £100 deposit required, returnable upon completion of the course
Course Structure (including modules/assessment methods)
Formal teaching will be for approximately 1 day per week, this will be supplemented, where appropriate, with individual/group interactions with expert tutors, coaches and mentors.
Modules:
Year 1 (Level 4)
Term 1: Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: Attitude and Skills Development Academic Study Skills
Term 2: Essential IT for Business Negotiated Work Based Learning
Term 3: Marketing and Web Design for Business Planning and Financing your Business
Year 2 (Level 5)
Term 1: Legal, Social and Ethical Issues in Small Business Communication for Business
Term 2: Managing Retail operations Negotiated Work Based Learning
Term 3: Leadership: Enhanced Management Skills Enterprise and Business Development
Assessment
All assignments/assessments are relevant to your particular enterprise/business start up. The emphasis is on learning by applying and practising the knowledge, skills and understanding to situations facing every entrepreneur and the businesses they are involved in.
Progression Route
Students can also choose to progress to the final level of the BA (Hons) Business Studies.
Entry Requirements
No formal qualifications are required, but may be considered. You are expected to demonstrate evidence of the ability to study at level 4 and beyond. This may be assessed by portfolio plus an essay of approximately 500 words on why the course is appropriate to you.
Programme Details
Start Date: January & April 2010**
Location TVU St Mary’s Road, Ealing London W5 5RF
Study Options: Tuesdays all day
Fees: £1400 (First year Part-Time basis)
Enquiries and how to apply
Tel: 0300 123 2244
Email: futureskills@tvu.ac.uk
URL: www.tvu.ac.uk/futureskills
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