Access to Higher Education: Business & Management

Do you have dreams of going to university, but don't quite have the qualifications to get in?

With start dates that are offered all year round our online Access to Higher Education diplomas are the perfect solution to helping you get the grades AND the study skills you need.

The beauty of our online courses is that they are self-directed, meaning you can study at home whenever you have some spare time. It fits perfectly around your work and adult life commitments - we know there can be a few.

You'll be assigned a personal mentor, so you won't be left on your own to figure it all out for yourself. Your mentor will always be on hand to guide and steer you in the right direction and give you feedback on your assignments.

As you get towards the end of your course, we'll be able to give you tips and support with your university application and help make that dream a reality.

If you have always wanted a career in the business world, but left school without enough qualifications, this is your chance. By studying an Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management) online you will be able to prepare for university from the comfort of your own home.

Site

Workplace/Other

Level

Level 3

Course Type

Adult

Qualification

Access to HE

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Courses

Options Course Code Starts Ends Days Standard Fee
enquire 30800-01 13/05/24 13/03/25 Various Throughout Year £3022

What will I study?

COURSE UNITS

• UNIT 1: PREPARING TO STUDY • UNIT 2: ACADEMIC WRITING SKILLS • UNIT 3: PREPARING A WRITTEN ASSIGNMENT
• UNIT 4: BUSINESS ORGANISATIONS • UNIT 5: MANAGEMENT • UNIT 6: MARKET STRUCTURES • UNIT 7: MARKETING • UNIT 8: MACRO-ECONOMICS AND THE BUSINESS ENVIRONMENT • UNIT 9: CONSUMER LEGISLATION • UNIT 10: TEAM WORK AND MOTIVATION IN ORGANISATIONS • UNIT 11: RESEARCH TOPIC • UNIT 12: QUALITY MANAGEMENT • UNIT 13: BUSINESS & THE ENVIRONMENT • UNIT 14: BUSINESS AND EMPLOYMENT LAW • UNIT 15: RESOURCE ALLOCATION • UNIT 16: OPERATIONS MANAGEMENT • UNIT 17: BUSINESS PLANNING

What previous qualifications or experience do I need?

1.Confirmed acceptance of the offer (see link at the end of the letter). 2. Passed Unit 1 by no later than 4 weeks from your start date. 3. Have ‘approved’ loan status or instalment plan set up if self-funding within 6-weeks of your start date. 4.By the course start date to have the use of a suitable device, eg a PC, Laptop, Tablet, to access your online course material. 5.Completed the East Sussex College short online training courses by the end of your course.
 ,Learners should ideally already have a GCSE in English and maths (grade A* - C or Level 4 – 8’ or an equivalent) or be working towards. We also ask that learners have the ambition to study a related degree at a higher education institute or university.
 
 Access to Higher Education Diplomas are extensively accepted as an alternative to 'A Levels' for University entrance. The Access to Higher Education Diplomas have a reputation of successfully helping students to gain admission to University.
 
 Learners should, however, be aware that each university apply their own admissions criteria, and we highly recommend that you research universities prior to applying to this course, to ensure your chosen university accepts this Diploma and the credits and graded units available for each subject area.
 
 Whilst we have confidence that the Access to Higher Education Diplomas are compliant and sufficient to form part of a University application, East Sussex College will not be able to accept any liability for the inability of any Access to Higher Education learner to secure an offer from a Higher Education establishment due to the individual set requirement of each university or higher education institution.

How will I be assessed?

The Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management) is a nationally recognised QAA endorsed qualification. You will need to achieve a total of 60 credits to qualify and progress your studies. Of those 60, 45 of these credits will come from graded units on academic content, whilst the remaining 15 will be taken from ungraded units on study skills.

What qualification will I achieve?

The Access to Higher Education (HE) Diploma is a qualification, equivalent to A Level.

What can I do after completing this course?

Upon completion of your Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management), you will possess the knowledge to pursue a career in business if you wish to. Having this diploma under your belt will prove to any employer that you’re passionate about business and are committed to learning and self-development. You will also have acquired the necessary skills to attend university and take your learning further.

As the skills (communication, critical thinking, data analysis) you will learn through the Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management) are easily transferable, the professional paths that an Access to HE Diploma (Business and Management) can lead to are varied, but to name just a few:

  • Business Law

  • Human Resource Management

  • Economics

Additional Info

HOW DO I KNOW IF THIS IS THE RIGHT COURSE FOR ME?

East Sussex College offer a 14-day Cooling-Off Period for this course which enables you to assess whether both the course and the online mode of study is suitable for you. It also allows the College to assess your suitability, in particular whether you can produce work to meet the standards set by the awarding body.

You will be set a deadline within the cooling-off period to complete the first assignment.

Enrolment onto the qualification will take place once you have passed the first assignment. If you do not meet the pass criteria for the first assignment after 3 submissions, you won't be enrolled onto the course.

If you take out an Advanced Learner Loan to cover your fees, then this will be activated 14 days from the course start date.

If you wish to withdraw, you may cancel your enrolment by notifying the Administration Team in writing (by e-mail) prior to day 14 and you will owe nothing. After 14 days, you will owe the full course fee plus an administration charge, in line with the ESCG Tuition Fee Policy. https://www.escg.ac.uk/docs/policies/tuition-fee-policy/Hyperlink Text