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a beacon college

At Cirencester College we are offering a new Foundation

Degree in Business in an exciting new partnership with the

Open University (OU). Building on our 5 years experience

of delivering the Business Foundation Degree, we have

combined the highly respected standards of the Open

University with the vocational experience of teaching staff

at Cirencester College, one of the top tertiary colleges in the

country. We have many successful years of experience of

teaching adult professional courses, and in partnership with

local employers and our Business, Finance and IT Academies

for 16 -19 students who are interested in a career in industry.

who is it for?

The Foundation Degree is ideal for those looking to

enhance their career through continuing professional

development, without having to give up work

to become a full-time student. You will have the

opportunity to use practical skills as part of your

qualification. You should be able to demonstrate a

level of written and spoken English, and Mathematics

that will enable you to meet the assessment criteria.

what will I study?

All students study these modules in Year One

• You and Your Money: Personal Finance in Context

• Working and Learning: Developing Effective Performance at Work

• Introduction to Financial Services

• An Introduction to Business Studies

• Introduction to Book-keeping and Accounting

• Understanding Management

All Students study these modules in Year Two

• Business Organisations and their Environments

• Business Functions in Context

where will I study and for what duration?

The course will be taught at Cirencester College mainly by

workshops and tutorials with College lecturers throughout the year, and supported

by Open University materials.

how will I be assessed?

By a mixture of written assignments or examinations.

what can I do after the foundation degree?

Once your foundation degree has been successfully completed, you may wish to

top-up your qualification to a full degree via the Open University.

how can I apply?

Please contact Penny Spice, Course Leader at Cirencester College on 01285 640994 or

email pls@cirencester.ac.uk, to find out further information about the course

and how to apply.

The information in this leaflet is believed to be correct at the time of publication July

2010a beacon college

for further information on any of our foundation degree courses

please contact:

Adult Guidance Service, Cirencester College,Fosse Way Campus, Stroud Road,

Cirencester,Glos, GL7 1XA

tel: 01285 640994fax: 01285 644171

e-mail: highereducation@cirencester.ac.ukweb: www.cirencester.ac.uk

for more information about the foundation degree in business

please contact:

Penny SpiceCourse Leader

tel: 01285 640994e-mail: pls@cirencester.ac.uk

Cirencester College is committed to equality of opportunity for all. If you need this leaflet in a different format please contact Sara Popp on 01285 640994 or email spp@cirencester.ac.uk.