Diploma of Business

Diploma of Higher Education (Business)

What is this? An Outline

This course is designed to give you direct entry into the third year of the BA degree programme in Business at Strathclyde Business School, a qualification highly regarded by employers. It is run as a collaboration between City of Glasgow College and the University of Strathclyde, Glasgow.

Entry Requirements Three Highers, Two at Grade B and One at Grade C in relevant* subjects including English AND two National 5 qualifications at Grade C or above including Mathematics; OR Other equivalent qualifications or experience

* relevant subjects include Administration, Business Management, Economics, Geography, History, Mathematics, Modern Studies or Natural Sciences.

How is the Course Structured

This is a 2 year course The academic year is divided into 2 semesters. You will study approximately 5 different units each block.

Your Timetable

You will have 1 day off each week which will remain the same for the entire academic year. For the other 4 days you will be in between the hours of 9am and 5pm. You will have independent/course study hours on your timetable along with lecturer contact time.

What will you Study?

Diploma Year One

Managing People (20 credits)Academic Skills (10 credits)Business Entrepreneurship (20 credits)Economics (20 credits)Psychology (10 credits)Marketing (20 credits)Statistics (10 credits)Information Technology (10 credits)

What will you Study?

Diploma Year Two

You will select 2 pathways from the following 3:

• Business Entrepreneurship
• Marketing
• Human Resources/Work Psychology

Mandatory for all

• Management Development
• Plus one elective

Progression Route

Strathclyde Year Three

Diploma Year Two

Diploma Year One

Or Different degree path with other Unis Or Employment

Your journey starts here

Focus on the subjects you like

Strathclyde Business School

Entry conditions are difficult, but perfectly attainable Absolutely no resits in any Year 1/Year 2 units Pass Year 1 to progress to Year 2 Pass Year 2 with Merit (60% plus) in all subjects

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Why Study at City of Glasgow College?

Here for You

Small

Throughout your time at College

Allows for creation of robust relationships

Guidance

Class Size

Industry Links

Staff

Approachable

Bringing Learning to Life

Current Case Studies, Trends and Responses Work with partners on real life challenges

Engaging, Challenging and Fun

Useful Contacts

Applications applications@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk Curriculum Head ollie.brook@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk Towards Better Futures Michelle.kershaw@glasgow.gov.uk

Your Challenge

Question 1 Why would you like to study business, and why have you chosen this course specifically? Question 2 Write a paragraph on a company that you think excels at business. Recipient Ollie.brook@cityofglasgowcollege.ac.uk