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FOUNDATION DEGREE PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Business, Leadership & Management : Part time
A Foundation Degree is a new qualification to help you develop your chosen career. These new degrees are specifically designed to relate directly to your working environment or the profession which you intend to join.

Its distinctive features are:

A mix of work-related specialist skills and academic learning
A focus on the sectors important in today’s knowledge-based economy
It takes previous experience into account
Flexibility

Foundation Degrees are designed to increase career prospects; to improve earning potential; to provide the skills which employers are seeking; and to enable successful students to progress to an honours degree if they choose. Our Foundation Degrees are run in partnership with Buckinghamshire Chilterns University College (BCUC).

The Foundation Degree in Project Management is designed to prepare and accredit students for employment in business administration or junior or first line management level in general areas of business and project management. It aims to develop the study skills and provide the foundation necessary for those who wish to specialise in project and business management.

Content:-

Typically, modules may include:

• Financial Resources
• Information systems
• Managing Operations and Quality
• Managing People
• Managing Staff performance
• Marketing
• Organisations and Behaviour
• Organisations and Environment
• Personal Development
• Project control, closure and review
• Project Definition and Planning
• Work Based Learning Project

Assessment: by assignments, TCA's, and work based project.

Entry requirements: The programme is designed to offer places to anyone who is able to demonstrate that they have the academic potential and commitment to undertake the qualification. Relevant work experience will be required which will mean that students are likely to be over the age of 21.

Progression: a number of progression opportunities e.g. BA(Hons) in Business Management or Business Studies, or Certificate in Management through to Diploma in Management Studies.
Campus: High Wycombe   Day(s): Mon & Wed
Course code: H70311   Time: 1830-2130
Start Date: 22/09/2008   Cost: £1,025 for year 1
Number of Weeks: 31
Is advice required from a tutor before I enrol?: Yes   Is fee remission available?: No

Additional Information:


Tel: 01494 585555
Fax: 01494 585566

Campuses are open:
8.00am - 6.00pm Mon-Fri
(to 9.30pm for evening classes)