Business Foundation Course (Accelerated) January entry (January - June 2009) Entry level: IELTS 5.5+ (take a test) 30 hours per week (academic)

Purpose

This 6 month course will prepare you for entry into a UK university and for a career in business, management and enterprise. It is designed as a fast track entrance into university education for high calibre students with the will to succeed.

Unique

Unlike other international student university foundation programmes, this course makes use of the resources of highly respected professionals and institutions from the world of business, finance and politics (see below).

Rose of York

Located in the heart of London, Rose of York (accredited by the British Council and English UK) has been helping language and business students achieve their goals since 1989. We are different to other schools in that we provide a personal approach to each of our students and a quality approach to teaching. Our highly trained teachers are handpicked for their experience and receive consistently positive feedback from their students. Our class sizes (10 students, average 8 per class) are small enough for you to ask the questions you want to ask, but large enough for you to simulate university seminars and tutorials so that you can develop the  communication skills you will need in academia. Our prices reflect the quality you can expect at Rose of York, though we ensure they are competitive!

Course Timetable

(1 hour tutorial lesson = £50)

• Maximum 10 students per class (average 8 students)
• Minimum age 18
• Entrance level: IELTS score of 5.5*
• Assistance with UCAS applications
• Accommodation service

* If your IELTS score is below 5.5, you can enrol on Business Foundation Course Starter.

The University Business Foundation Programme is based on the same principles as those taught at AS Level Business Studies. It is specially adapted for non-native speakers with a high level of English (minimum IELTS 5.5). The UFP offers excellent, high-quality resources from a range of business institutions in London and the UK, combined with the expert, personal tuition you need to thoroughly prepare for university life.

On this modern course students are not only given a knowledge of the fundamentals to modern business studies in preparation to study at university, but are: 

• provided with intensive training in academic skills and language
• given training in IELTS examination
• benefited with advice and support for UCAS applications
• taught in small, friendly classes for maximum support

Business UFP students are also taught to:

• think and learn in an entrepreneurial manner
• learn from the UK’s leading young entrepreneurs
• learn from respected experts and guest speakers from the world of business and politics

Guest Speakers

ROY believes in reaching out to the business community through providing our students with quality, first-hand talks and advice from some of the UK’s most respected business professionals. Guest speakers include:  

• John Grogan MP – Member of Parliament for Selby, Chair of the All Party Parliamentary BBC Group, Treasurer of the All Party Parliamentary University Group and Member of the House of Commons Northern Ireland Affairs Select Committee.

• Lee Hyde, a Project Manager at Marshalls SV – Europe’s largest family-run business.
• Adam Scott, who holds MBA Judge Business school, and works as a management consultant with: 
• Ruthie Collins, a Women’s Enterprise Ambassador and author of The Hip Girl’s Guide to Being an Entrepreneur.

Talks Field Trips and Resources

As part of this course, Rose of York uses resources from some of the world’s most respected business organizations and institutions to complement the syllabus and aid student learning.  

• Study at the Business and IP Centre at the British Library
• Visit top-ranking University of Cambridge’s Judge Business School as part of their Enterprise Tuesday series of lectures with leading business professionals
• Try out a lecture at the London School of Economics as part of their Public Lecture series (LSE) 

MODULE OUTLINES

Induction Week: Student Life in the UK

In this short introductory module, you will learn about the practicalities of student-life in the UK, and cover personal finance, banking, accommodation, British Life, and prepare your personal statements for your UCAS applications.

Business

On this key component to the course you will work closely with Surridge and Gillespie’s coursebook AS Business Studies, to learn the fundamentals of Business Studies necessary to enter University. Integrated into the course is special attention to contemporary business trends such as social enterprise, innovation, and women in business. 

• Business Models, Business Planning, Objectives and Strategy
• Business Ethics, Globalisation and Social Responsibility
• External Influences, Stakeholders
• Marketing Objectives, Strategies, and Techniques
• Business Management and Leadership
• Business and Finance

IELTS 

Get the IELTS score you need to enter university. Focus on your weaknesses and study essential exam preparation techniques with experienced IELTS teachers using tried and tested materials. Regular practice exams and weekly one-to-one tutorials with your teacher will help you monitor your progress.

Academic English

On our Academic English Module, you will learn how to write in an appropriate style for university, as well as develop listening/speaking skills for lectures and seminars and the vocabulary, structures and reading skills required to achieve success.

2009 fees: £4650 (inclusive of materials and registration fee)