It is also appropriate for experienced managers to broaden theoretical understanding and enhance career prospects. The course covers key business functions including Human Resources, Marketing, Accountancy, Strategic and Operations Management.
Flexible study
- Flexible entry routes; open to those with non-business degrees and those with substantial business expertise but no undergraduate qualification. Also suitable for career changers, teachers and those returning to work after a career break
- Exit points at Masters, Diploma or Certificate level to suit your requirements
- Covers key business functions including Human Resources; Marketing; Accountancy; Strategic and Operations Management
- Full or part-time study, including evening sessions
- Return to study skills induction programme at the start of the course
- Use of an extensive range of management resources including business simulation packages, IT applications, CD-Rom databases and worldwide web intelligence services
Course Structure
The programme is designed to be flexible and can be studied to Certificate, Diploma or Masters level depending on your circumstances and requirements. Full-time and part-time study and block release are available.
| Full-time | Part-time |
| Masters | 15 months | 2 years, 3 months |
| Diploma | 9 months | 18 months |
| Certificate | 6 months | 6 months |
The programme comprises three elements: core modules, option modules and a dissertation.
Core Modules
Option Modules
A choice of two from:
- E-commerce
- Contemporary Organisational Issues
- Financial Management
- International Business
- Starting and growing your own business
Specialist professional qualifications at Diploma level (or equivalent), may allow you exemption from appropriate core modules if relevant knowledge areas have been adequately covered.
Assessment
Modules are assessed by a variety of methods including essays, seminar papers, reports, unseen examination papers and a dissertation based on an actual organisational situation, applying knowledge, understanding and skills successfully in a practical setting. For full-time students, this will normally include a placement within an external organisation to provide a suitable context for the dissertation. For part-time students, this will normally be conducted in your place of work if appropriate.
Facilities and Resources
Extensive use of a range of IT applications focusing on professional systems and software, business databases, worldwide web business intelligence services and fully networked CD-Rom databases. A comprehensive range of management resources are available in Leeds Trinity University College and University of Leeds libraries.
Entry Requirements
- An honours degree (minimum 2.2) in any discipline
- Or a professional award at Diploma level (or equivalent) together with three years employment/professional experience
- Or A-level matriculation (or equivalent) together with six years employment/ professional experience
- Or eight years post-18 employment/ professional (full time or substantially full-time permanent) experience. You may need to complete an Access course if you have no post-16 study experience or qualifications
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How to apply
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If you require a paper copy of the application form then please contact:
Postgraduate Admissions
Leeds Trinity University College
Brownberrie Lane
Horsforth
Leeds
LS18 5HD
Tel: 0113 283 7268
Fax: 0113 283 7321
Email: admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Awarding Body
Leeds Trinity University College
Contact Details
Course Director: Andrew Gilliland
For an informal discussion: 0113 283 7100 ext 410
Email: a.gilliland@leedstrinity.ac.uk
Website: http://www.leedstrinity.ac.uk/business
Tel: 0113 283 7268
Fax: 0113 283 7321
Email: admissions@leedstrinity.ac.uk
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