FdA Business

Management

Duration : 2 years full time

Start Date : February, October

Awarding Body : NCG

Delivery : Weekday

Course overview

This programme will allow individuals to display a critical, analytical, and evaluative approach to applying business and management concepts whilst taking into consideration the environments they operate in and the wider environmental context. This programme will also utilise opportunities for lifelong learning to generate self-directive and self-reflective students who commit to the process of continuous learning and development.

Entry Requirements

Our entry requirements guide your qualifications for our courses. With personalised admissions and ambitious offers, we encourage high aspirations. At Elizabeth School of London, we recognise and support your potential for future success.

To apply for this course, applicants will require the following:

  • UK Level 3 with minimum 64 UCAS tariff points, or 

  • EU/Overseas qualifications equivalent to UK level 3.

* Applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could still be eligible for admission if they have at least two years of relevant work experience. This experience should showcase transferable skills and knowledge, including effective communication, efficient time management, strong organisational abilities, and the ability to work collaboratively within a team.

English Language Requirements

Applicants must meet the English Language requirements by taking one of our accepted English assessment tests.

  • English Language GCSE at grade C/4 or above

  • Level 2 Functional Skills English

  • IELTS 6.0 

  • Internal English Assessment 

Module CodeModule NameModules Credits
BM101The Business Environment20
BM102Principles of Marketing20
ACS100Academic Study Skills10
PRD100Personal Development10
BM103People and Performance Management20
BM104Accounting for Managers20
WRL100Work Related Learning20
Module CodeModule NameModules Credits
BM201Ethics and Sustainability20
BM202Operations and Supply Chain Management20
WKL200Work Based Learning20
BM203Digital Marketing20
PDF200Professional Development20
BM204Enterprise and Entrepreneurship20

What careers can you go on to pursue with a Business Management degree?

  • Financial Managers and Directors: Oversee the financial health of an organisation, including budgeting, forecasting, and reporting.

  • Marketing and Sales Directors: Drive the strategy and execution of marketing campaigns, branding, and sales operations.

  • Purchasing Managers and Directors: Ensure timely and cost-effective procurement of goods and services for an organisation. 

  • Advertising and Public Relations Directors: Shape and manage the public image and reputation of a brand or organisation.

  • Human Resource Managers and Directors: Oversee recruitment, training, benefits, and more, ensuring the well-being and growth of an organisation’s employees. 

  • Managers and Directors in Retail and Wholesale: Oversee operations, sales, inventory, and customer service in retail and wholesale environments. 

  • Hotel and Accommodation Managers and Proprietors: Ensure the smooth running of hospitality establishments, focusing on guest satisfaction, operations, and financial management.

  • Shopkeepers and Proprietors—Wholesale and Retail: Own and manage retail and wholesale businesses, ensuring profitability and customer satisfaction.

  • Management Consultants and Business Analysts: Advise organisations on business strategies, processes, and problem-solving to improve performance.

  • Business and Financial Project Management Professionals: Lead, plan, and execute projects, ensuring they’re completed on time and within budget.

Programme fees information

Please be aware that fees are subject to change. Following the recent government announcement, the undergraduate tuition fees for UK students starting in the 2025/26 academic year have now been confirmed. For more details, please visit Tuition Fee

Disclaimer: Universities in partnership with ESL reserve the right to increase all full-time and part-time undergraduate tuition fees mid-course, in line with any further inflationary increases in the Government tuition fee cap, as approved by Parliament. ESL will publish any additional future changes to tuition fees on its website.