Higher Education in Business

Description

Offering you direct entry to year three at Glasgow Caledonian University

The Diploma of Higher Education in Business offers a level of academic preparation equivalent to studying the second year of a Scottish undergraduate degree.

Why apply for the international diploma programme?

• guaranteed university placement for all successful students
• a quality assured university programme with accreditation in the Scottish Credit and Qualifications Framework (SCQF)
• full university status
• a conditional offer of a place on an undergraduate course at the Glasgow School for Business
• a campus-based programme with access to university facilities
• a highly supportive study environment to enable swift progression
• multiple start dates
• the highest levels of personal care and support

Course length: 3 - 5 terms (9 - 15 months)

When can I start?

• March 2014 start (5 terms)

Term 1: Mon 24 Mar 2014 to Fri 06 Jun 2014
Term 2: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 3: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 4: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 5: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£18,850

• June 2014 Start (5 terms)

Term 1: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 2: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 5: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£19,000

• June 2014 Start (4 terms)

Term 1: Mon 16 Jun 2014 to Fri 22 Aug 2014
Term 2: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 3: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 4: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£15,050

• September 2014 Start (4 terms)

Term 1: Mon 22 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 3: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 4: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£15,200

• September 2014 Start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 08 Sep 2014 to Fri 05 Dec 2014
Term 2: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 3:Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015

£11,250

• January 2015 Start (3 terms)

Term 1: Mon 05 Jan 2015 to Fri 20 Mar 2015
Term 2: Mon 23 Mar 2015 to Fri 05 Jun 2015
Term 3: Mon 08 Jun 2015 to Fri 21 Aug 2015

£11,250

Detailed Course Facts

• GBP 11250 Year (EEA)
• GBP 11250 Year (Non-EEA)

Tuition fees do not include:

• text books and other learning materials: an additional cost in the region of £170 per academic course (three term), £230 per academic course (four term), £290 per academic course (five term) ;
• enrolment fee: an additional charge of £150 per academic programme (to be charged upon confirmation) ;
• lab fee: an additional £325 per year to cover the use of laboratory facilities (only applicable to science based courses)

• English

Course Content

You will study the following modules:

English Language

• English language is an essential subject in the International Diploma programme and covers the key skills of reading, writing, listening, and speaking.

People and Work

• You will develop insights into the behaviour of individuals and groups at work and analyse the nature and complexities of people management.

Quantative Business Modelling

• This module introduces quantitative modelling with regards to decision-making in business. You will also learn how to use the spreadsheet as an analytical tool for modelling quantitative business problems.

Business and Enterprise

• This module discusses the major issues arising from the development of businesses. Focusing on real life case studies, you will explore the causes and effects of changes in the nature, scale and role of business enterprise.

Management and Organisations

• Studying theory, you will enhance your understanding of the complex nature of management in modern organisations. Emphasis is placed on the challenges facing managers in the modern business environment, where new technologies, rapid change, innovation and creativity are critical to an organisation's success.

Consumer Buying Behaviour

• You will gain a broad-based knowledge of the characteristics of consumer groups and the factors that drive their buying decisions.

Learning, Development and Work

• This module will allow you to explore and understand learning at three levels: individual, organisational and national. Reference will be made to the influence of key stakeholders.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment in the Diploma programme is both informal and formal. Teachers will give you advice and feedback throughout your studies, which helps you meet the requirements for third-year entry to university. You will also be assessed via a combination of:

• written assignments
• reports
• practical exercises
• group and individual research projects
• bibliographical services
• oral and video presentations
• problem solving exercises

Assessment will be based on the University's marking scale for undergraduate studies.

Audience

The International Diploma is suitable for international students who have completed A-levels or a recognised International Foundation programme, or who are already in the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree in their home country, but do not meet the academic or English language requirements for direct entry to Glasgow Caledonian University.

This course is not available for UK or EU students.

English Language Requirements

IELTS band : 4.5

To study at this university, you have to speak English. We advice you to

Requirements

Academic requirements:

A recognised Foundation programme or International Certificate of Higher Education programme, the first year of a relevant undergraduate degree programme or A-Level equivalent in a suitable range of subjects.

For information about country-specific entry requirements please contact us.

English requirements:

Five term programme: IELTS 4.5 with a minimum of 4.0 in writing, or equivalent score

Four term programme: IELTS 5.0 with a minimum of 4.5 in writing, or equivalent score

Three term programme: IELTS 5.5 with a minimum of 5.0 in writing, or equivalent score

We can also accept Pearson (PTE). Please contact us for further details.

If you do not meet the minimum English language requirements you should apply for English for University Study.

Age:

17 years and above

All students commencing courses on a published September start date must be 17 years old by 31st December of that calendar year. For all other start dates, students must be 17 years old on the published start date of the course.

Work Experience

No work experience is required.

Related Scholarships*

• Academic Excellence Scholarship

  "The Academic Excellence Scholarship can provide up to a 50 % reduction in tuition per semester. These scholarships will be renewed if the student maintains superior academic performance during each semester of their 3-year Bachelor programme. The scholarship will be directly applied to the student’s tuition fees."

• Access Bursary

  Bursary for UK students all subjects where the variable tuition fee rate is payable.

• Alumni Bursary

  Alumni Bursary for UK Undergraduate students

* The scholarships shown on this page are suggestions first and foremost. They could be offered by other organisations than Glasgow Caledonian University.

Funding

Scholarships

High achievement is important to INTO and its students. We reward the academic success of the best students and in 2010 gave over £1m in scholarships that helped fund their studies.

If you have a strong academic record you will have the opportunity to apply for an INTO scholarship. These recognise those that have worked hard to join us and have the potential to go on to study at the highest levels. Every study centre offers scholarships and each application is considered with great care.