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Course Overview

Society needs future leaders who care. From charities and social enterprises to multinational corporations, government departments and start-up businesses. They all need leaders who pay attention to socio-economic and environmental issues. If you want to be a Change Maker, this course is for you.

Graduates of the Business Management with Social Purpose pathway will have the skills, experience and knowledge necessary to lead and manage projects, movements, and organisations in the public, private or non-profit sectors.

Our expertise in business management and charities, non-governmental organisations (NGOs), corporate social responsibility, volunteering and social enterprise gives our graduates the knowledge, skills and necessary experience that is attractive to employers.

By learning the fundamentals of business management and having an in-depth understanding of local and global socio-economic issues, you’ll be part of the next generation of change-makers and leaders.

What Will I Learn?

On the Business Management with Social Purpose Pathway you will:

  • Gain an overview of the concepts, theories, and techniques that contribute to an understanding of business management
  • Learn a range of practical skills that you will be able to apply as a manager within a range of organisations
  • Understand analytical and problem-solving techniques that you will be able to use in a management context
  • Learn about a range of management functions and understand how these are interconnected within an organisation.
  • Appreciate the implications of future changes in the business landscape
  • Prepare to work in an environment that could change in fundamental and unforeseeable ways
  • Recognize the ethical issues surrounding business and be able to practice responsible management
  • Understand the issues involved in structuring and leading non-profit organisations and NGOs and social enterprise and ‘for purpose’ companies.
  • Recognize the role of social business within the broader environment.

Entry Requirement 

Course Requirements:

A-Level: AAA

If you are studying General Studies, Critical Thinking, or a native language A-Level, these subjects will not be included in any offer condition.

For A-Level applicants, we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.

BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma:

DDD

For BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths.

For candidates taking a combination of A Level/BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications we accept the following:

  • BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 National Diploma (grades DD) with one A-Level (grade A)
  • BTEC/OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma/National Extended Certificate (grade D) with two A-levels (grades AA)

For combination BTEC/OCR/A-Level applicants we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 7 (A) in GCSE Maths.

IB: 35 points overall (can include up to three bonus points) with 5 minimum in each subject.  Please note that for applicants studying the new Maths curriculum we are happy to accept both Maths Analysis & Approaches and Maths Applications & Interpretation.

Access to Higher Education: Pass the course with 45 levels 3 credits including a minimum of 30 distinction credits and the remaining 15 credits at merit or above.

For Access applicants, we also require a minimum of grade 5 (C) in GCSE English and grade 6 (B) in GCSE Maths.

English Language Requirements:

For international applicants requiring a Student Route visa we accept any of the below English language proficiency qualifications at the grades listed:

  • Language Cert International ESOL: Language Cert B2 Communicator High Pass
  • IELTS (Academic or UKVI): 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any subtest.  Please note we do not accept IELTS Indicator.
  • TOEFL (Test center or iBT Special Home Edition): 92 overall (24 Writing, 23 Reading, 22 Speaking, 21 Listening)
  • Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic: 59 overall with a minimum of 59 in each subtest
  • IGCSE: English as a First Language (Syllabus 0500 & 0522) or English as Second Language (Syllabus 0510 & 0511) at Grade B or above
  • International Baccalaureate: Grade 5 at Higher or Standard level
  • Trinity College (Integrated Skills): ISE III – pass in each area
  • INTO City Pre-sessional English: 6.5 overall with no less than 6.0 in any subtest (NB. Must be the 6 or 8-week Cass-specific course)
  • Cambridge English Advanced (also known as Certificate in Advanced English): Grade C (180-192) at CEFR Level C1
  • Cambridge English Proficiency (also known as Certificate of Proficiency in English): Grade C (200-212) at CEFR Level C2
  • Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education (HKDSE): English Language Examination grade 4 or above
  • Bellerbys Foundation Course: 69% overall and 59% minimum in each subtest
  • Oxford Test of English: 130 overall with minimum 120 in each subtest
  • GCSE English Language: Grade C/5 or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.
  • A Level English Language: Grade C or above but 1) Qualifications must be issued by Ofqual, SQA, Qualifications Wales or CCEA regulated body in the UK; 2) Education must be undertaken in a UK school.

Fees

UK: £9250 per year

International: £19500 per year


This information was accurate on : 13/01/2021
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