Pathway 01

Business & Finance.

Equips you with internationally recognised business and financial skills, preparing you for undergraduate programmes in commerce, management, marketing, finance, and economics at top universities worldwide.

Course Description

Build your business foundation.

Our Business and Finance pathway equips students with internationally recognised skills applicable across a wide range of industries. Students also gain a strong foundation in key business and financial principles, preparing them for further study or professional opportunities.

The programme covers core business and finance modules, providing a strong foundation in essential business concepts and practices.

Business Studies Marketing Finance Computing Mathematics English
Course Information

How the course runs.

Course Length

Full-time course — One Year.

Teaching Methods

Lectures, Seminars, Tutorials, Workshops, and Educational trips.

Assessment Methods

Essays, Reports, Practical Exercises, Group and Individual Research Projects, Portfolios, Oral Presentations, Seminar Discussions, Class Tests, Problem Solving Exercises, and Activity-Based Assignments.

7 Course Units

What you'll study.

Business Organisations and Structure

Types of business, ownership, organisational structures, stakeholders and objectives.

The Business External Environment

PESTLE analysis, market forces, competitive landscapes, globalisation and its effects.

Introduction to Marketing

Marketing mix, consumer behaviour, digital marketing, market research methods.

Management and Leadership

Management styles, leadership theories, HR functions, motivation and team dynamics.

Business Communication & Information Management

Professional communication, data management, ICT in business, presentation skills.

Business Financing

Sources of finance, financial statements, investment decisions, cost–benefit analysis.

Financial Budgeting and Analysis

Budgeting techniques, variance analysis, forecasting, financial performance evaluation.

Study Skills

Skills woven throughout.

Finding & reading information

Academic research, source evaluation, note-taking strategies.

Essay writing

Structure, argument development, academic style, referencing.

Speaking & listening

Seminar discussion, oral presentations, active listening.

University Destinations & Degree Programmes

Undergraduate degrees you can pursue.

This course will lead you to your preferred university, where you can choose from a wide range of degree programmes, including:

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