BA (Hons) Liderstvo i Poslovni Menadžment Nadogradnja

Overview

Duration: 1 Year

Starts On: June, September & February

Campus: London or Reading

Awarding Body: the University of St Mark and St John

This course is for people who want to top up an HND (or similar) to a full honors degree.

ABI College offers a one-year Honours degree in Leadership and Business Management in partnership with University of St Mark & St John. This course builds on the student’s existing knowledge and skills which employers value and our lecturers ensure that students engage with the latest thinking and developments in the subject and related areas.

The BA (Hons) LBM Top-Up degree programme is designed to produce qualified graduates in a one year programme who will gain the knowledge, skills, and ability to enter the field of business management, has developed a blend of business operational knowledge and practical skills as well as interpersonal abilities. In doing this it aims to enable students to apply theory in a range of organizational contexts, develop academic and key skills and develop autonomy and independence in their learning.

Academic progression

The flexibility of this programme, building on the student’s previous achievements at HND level, allows students to prepare themselves for a professional career in business leadership and management that suits their individual skills and interests. On completion of the programme, students will be able to progress to a variety of careers in general management or seek to develop their own business. Students successfully completing the course can also have the opportunity to apply for admission to the MA Leadership and Management programme delivered by ABI College in partnership with the University of St. Mark & St. John or other postgraduate study programmes.

Why ABI College?

At ABI College we pride ourselves in giving the best of academic attention to all of our students on an individual basis so that we can identify their learning needs to enable them to reach their full potential. We work closely with our University partner and have friendly and accessible staff who are professionally dedicated to your success. We aim to be an “inspired learning community”.

Program Structure

• Developing Skills for Business Leadership – 20 credits
• Leading and Managing Agile Operations – 20 credits
• Strategic Modelling – 20 credits
• Contemporary Strategic Issues – 20 credits
• Honours Project – 40 credits

Types of assessment

Variety of coursework, examinations, and project

Entry Requirement

Academic

The typical entry requirement is successful completion of an HND or its equivalent as follows:

• BTEC HND in Business and/or Management or in a related area
• ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration or
• 240 credits or equivalent of a recognized UK undergraduate award in a relevant subject
• Completion of bridging work (one specified preliminary assignment)

English Language

For students without English as a first language, an overall IELTS score of 6.0 is required (including a minimum of 6.0 in each competency: reading, writing, listening, speaking), or equivalent.

About us

We are an Independent College providing an Academically excellent, Business oriented, and Innovative learning environment with high standards of teaching, small class sizes and excellent student support. We are dedicated to providing an enriching, accessible, affordable and career-relevant higher education experience for all students.

Our two ABI campuses In London (Acton) and Reading are conveniently located close to a range of student facilities. With its student population recruited internationally as well from the UK/EU, the College provides a truly global educational experience.

ABI College was originally founded as Queensland College London (QCOL) in 2004 in Acton, West London.

The College’s undergraduate and postgraduate level provision is validated by the University of St Mark and St John Plymouth (Marjon) and Pearson Edexcel. ABI College has achieved “confidence” judgment following its review for educational oversight by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA) in 2012.

ABI College is a UK Border Agency ‘Highly Trusted Sponsor’ and its undergraduate level provision (HND/C and BA) are specifically designated courses which qualify for student financial support including tuition fee loan and maintenance grants for eligible students.

Why ABI?

At ABI College the success of each and every one of our students is important to us. Our dedicated professional staff will be working with you to ensure your study with us is a challenging, enjoyable and rewarding experience.

We offer you:

• Worldwide recognised qualifications

All of our qualifications are approved and validated by recognised regulatory or professional awarding bodies which guarantee the status and quality of your qualification, its global currency and acceptability to employers, professions and educational institutions.

• Student academic success

Our committed students who work hard have succeeded in their chosen programmes and proceeded to further studies or worthwhile careers on completion.

• Highly professional staff

Our lecturers and tutors are selected for their highly professional approach to teaching & learning, their openness, accessibility and dedication to the academic success of their students.

• Active student community

All of ABI’s students are actively encouraged to participate in College affairs and its management. Additionally, there are a range of extra-curricular sporting, cultural and social activities organised by students and staff.

• Exciting social and cultural life

Our study centres are conveniently located near to a range of cultural and social venues where our students find enjoyable and stimulating activities outside of the lecture room.

• State of the art teaching and learning technologies

ABI has committed substantial investment in educational infrastructure to support its students learning activities and to enable them to realise their academic potential.

• Commitment to students’ academic success and personal development

At ABI the success of every student is important to us. Individual guidance is provided for the successful study supported by expert teaching in study skills and personal development planning to enable our students to enhance their academic and social confidence.

• Dedicated pastoral support

At ABI we recognise that students studying in a new environment need additional support in what may seem an unfamiliar cultural context. Pastoral support is a priority for the College team to enable you to adjust to studying and life in the UK.

• Competitive & flexible fees

At ABI we endeavour to provide value for money and flexibility in payment terms enabling our students to achieve high academic standards in a cost-effective manner.

International

Prospective International Students (non-EU)

ABI welcomes students from all over the world each year. Our classrooms are alive with a variety of accents and ideas, creating a global learning environment. We are here to help you to make the admission process as straightforward for you as possible.

We realise that choosing to study in another country is a big decision to make and we are very pleased that you are considering the ABI College as one of your options. Choosing the right College and course are vital and so we aim to give you all the information you need so that you can see if what we offer at ABI College is right for you.