Business Studies - Online Programmes

Studies at Online Business School. University degree - bachelor and masters/MBA. Courses such as Accounting and Finance, Business Management, Entrepreneurship and Management, Health & Social Care, Hotel and Hospitality, Human Resource Management, IT and Computing, IT and Ecommerce, IT and Networking, IT and Web Design, Leadership and Teamwork, Sales and Marketing, Teacher Training.
Preparation for learning in Top line universities around the world.  ONLINE BUSINESS SCHOOL offers “university credit” rated programmes giving advanced entry to university completion at undergraduate and postgraduate levels at a cost of less than £2,000. Students can then ‘Top Up’ at a University and obtain a degree or MBA for less than £5,000!
Business Studies, university degree - UK

Online Business School (OBS) have developed an online learning model that provides credits and a pathway to a range of UK university top-up programmes at both UNDERGRADUATE and MBA level which makes university education accessible and affordable.

The OBS model is unique as it harnesses technology and provides the comfort and security of external support that many students still demand. OBS courses can be studied anywhere at any time on any device at an affordable cost, giving credits towards University completion.

Levels explained
Level 3
The level 3 course is a 120 credit course, which is equivalent to 2 A levels. The course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. This course provides entry onto the first year of undergraduate degree course, or a level 4 course.


Level 4
Level 4 is the equivalent to the first year of a bachelor’s degree programme. The level 4 course is made up of 10 modules and 8 assignments, which are equivalent to 120 university credits.


Level 5
Level 5 is the equivalent to the second year of a bachelor’s degree programme. It is also equivalent to a HND diploma. The level 5 course also has 10 modules and 8 assignments, which also provide the student with 120 university credits upon completion.


Level 6
Upon completion of a level 6 course, you will be eligible for admission onto a postgraduate business programme, including an MBA course. The level 6 course is made up of 10 modules and 6 written assignments.
 

Level 7
The level 7 course carries 120 credits which gives entry onto the MBA top Up (one module or one module + dissertation). This can be completed by studying either online or on campus at a recognised UK or overseas university. Our level 7 is made up of 30 modules and 8 written assignments.

Available courses

IGCSE Courses

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Mathematics IGCSE (1500£)

 Mathematics is integral to applications and equipment we rely on every day. From building computers to flying a plane or even providing much-needed healthcare practices. Mathematics is an indispensable skill for an extensive range of industries.

This course enables you to develop highly sought-after logical and analytical thought processes, problem-solving abilities and good computing techniques. It will give you the foundation to pursue careers in a wide range of fields including: finance, credit risk, business intelligence, actuarial science, teaching, and research.

The contents of this course are covered over 5 modules, all of which contain an assessment upon completion to help test and cement the student’s knowledge and understanding. Therefore, this gives students the best chance of passing an IGCSE qualification in a flexible and affordable manner.

Module listing:
1. The Basics’
This section covers a range of topics including whole numbers, fractions, decimals, percentages, ratio, algebraic expressions, equations & formulas, coordinates & midpoints, shapes and angles, area and perimeter, collecting data, averages & range, displaying data and introduction to probability.

2. Moving on (Foundation)
This module covers a range of topics including factors, multiples and primes, rounding and approximation, fractions and mixed numbers, proportion, indices, algebraic expressions, equations, formulas and inequalities, Linear sequences, graphs, shapes and angles, transformations, area and volume, compound measures, circles, displaying and interpreting data and probability.

3. Preparing for Higher Tier
This module covers a range of topics including percentages, indices and standard form, algebraic expressions, equations, formulae and inequalities, non- linear sequences, graphs and functions, construction and loci, circles, cylinders, cones and spheres, similarity and congruence, Pythagoras and trigonometry, vectors, bias and sampling, grouped frequency tables and probability.

4. Mastering the Higher Tier
This module covers a range of topics including decimals and place values, working with roots, algebraic expressions, quadratics, more equations and inequalities, quadratic and other non- linear sequences, graphs and functions, circle theorems, similar shapes, transformations, Pythagoras and trigonometry, vectors, inter- quartile range, histograms and probability

5. Exam Preparation
This module prepares students for exams by providing exam papers for students to work through, including both Foundation and Higher Tier.

Business IGCSE (1500£)

The Business IGCSE is an internationally recognised qualification that is designed to develop a good understanding of business terminology, concepts, and ideas within different contexts, such as international markets.

The aims of this course are to provide students with an in depth understanding of business ideas, skills, and concepts, through familiarising our students with business terminology and examples of real-life scenarios which are embedded throughout the course.

The course provides students with a solid understanding of key business concepts, which includes: stakeholders, finance, roles within a business, production, international markets, types of businesses, expansion and innovation.

This content is covered over 5 modules, all of which contain an assessment upon completion to help test and cement the student’s knowledge and understanding. Therefore, this gives our students the best chance of an IGCSE qualification in a flexible and affordable manner.

Module listing:
1. The Business Environment
This module covers the various objectives of a business, changing business environments and criteria for judging success. The focus is on the importance of having clear business objectives and how the business environment provides opportunities for, and imposes constraints upon, the pursuit of these objectives.

2. Human Resources and Training
This section looks at people in organisations, focusing on their roles, relationships and management in business.

3. Business Performance
This module explores the use of accounting and financial information as an aid to decision making.

4. Marketing and Advertisement
This module focuses on identifying and satisfying customer needs in a changing and competitive international environment.

5. Production
This Module examines the way organisations use and manage resources to produce goods and services.

Physics IGCSE (1500£)

The Physics IGCSE is an internationally recognised qualification designed to develop a solid understanding of physics formulae, ideas, and studies within different circumstances, such as different types of motion. The course is mapped against Pearsons Edexcel international IGCSE Physics. This IGCSE qualification is the same as you would study in school.

In this course, students will study the practical nature of physics as well as the theoretical, learning to form hypotheses and design experiments. In terms of scientific knowledge, they will learn to evaluate the benefits and drawbacks of scientific and technological developments.

Students will also become familiar with, be able to utilise correctly, essential scientific formula, and identify the different symbols used within these formulae.

The content of this course is covered in 8 modules. It includes an assessment upon completion to help test and cement the student’s knowledge and understanding. Therefore, this gives our students the best chance of an IGCSE qualification in a flexible and affordable manner.

Module listing:
1. Force and motion
In every measurement that you make you need to measure in standard units. Over the millennia of measurement humanity has made use of a variety of means of measurement.


2. Electricity
Units in electricity are a little more mysterious than those studied in force and motion, often people get confused and are not really sure what goes with what.

3. Waves
When you have worked through this section, you will be able to use the following units: degree (°), hertz (Hz), metre (m), metre/second (m/s) and second (s).

4. Energy resources and energy transfer
This module covers kilogram (kg), joule (J), metre (m), metre/second (m/s), metre/second2 (m/s2), newton (N), second (s) and watt (W)

5. Solids, liquids and gases
In working with the three states of matter, we find that there are a number of units that are very particular to this area of physics.

6. Magnetism and electromagnetism
This modules covers the following units: ampere (A), volt (V) and watt (W).

7. Radioactivity and particles
We have all heard about radioactivity. It always has a very scary aspect to it. But just what is radioactivity?

8. Astrophysics
The physics of forces and motion can also be applied to the bigger, and more unknown area of space. We can understand the motion of planets and why we have solar systems, galaxies and the other contents of the universe. In this section we will look at the importance of gravity in space and some calculations of speeds in space.
 

English IGCSE (1500£)

 The English IGCSE is an internationally recognised qualification that is designed to develop a good understanding of language, punctuation, types of writing, literature, and the writer’s purpose behind writing.

- The aims of this course are to provide students with a solid, in depth understanding of concepts such as language use, subject terminology, punctuation and writer’s purpose, across an array of different text types. This will familiarise students with the different types of texts and therefore should help to develop skills, such as the ability to evaluate, identify and analyse.

- In this course the types of texts students will be faced with range from poetry, creative writing, and letters, so that they get to experience all of the different types of text they will need to know in order to pass their IGCSE exam.

- The English IGCSE will have a series of both multiple choice, research and essay-based assessments.

The contents of this course are covered over 5 modules, all of which contain an assessment upon completion to help test and cement the student’s knowledge and understanding. Therefore, giving students the best chance of passing an IGCSE qualification in a flexible and affordable manner.

Module listing:

1. English core skills
The module covers the basic English skills that you will need in order to complete the rest of the course successfully. There are no specific questions on spelling and punctuation in the examination, but you will be expected to punctuate and spell correctly, as well as write good, grammatical English

2. Reading comprehension
This module covers questions that are designed to assess reading comprehension (AO1: the ability to read with understanding and select information in an appropriate way from the passages). Questions will be asked on passages which are linked by their theme or subject matter.

3. Writing to specific guidelines
This section tests your ability to write, according to clear guidelines, in response to material that will appear on the examination paper.

4. Writing reviews, blogs and articles
Reviews come in all shapes and sizes and these days, and online reviews can even make or break a business. For the purposes of the exam we will be looking at longer reviews, rather than the short ones found on review sites like Trustpilot.

5. Writing Styles and Exam Prep
This module covers some specific formats involved in transactional writing including instructions, reports, letters, reviews, blogs, articles and leaflets.
 

English Language Course (IELTS Training) (999£)

The best way to improve your understanding of the English language is to enrol onto one of Online Business School’s English language courses. The course is most suited to learners who are able to hold a basic conversation in English. Covering key areas of English grammar, the course is broken down into four domains of speaking, reading, writing and listening, and also touches upon spelling, grammar and punctuation. The Course also includes unlimited tutor support webinars to help develop your listening and speaking skills. The interactive modules help you develop the core foundations to support you in your TEFL or IELTS examinations. Developed by experts in the English Language, the course’s pedagogical approach combines with audio clips help explain key fundamental concepts of the English language. Students also have access to online tutors and an online social forum, where they can interact with other students and practice their new English skills.


The course is made up of 10 modules. Each module consists of 10 guided learning hours of material with an additional 5 hours worth of optional material comprised of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

1. Home, family and daily life
- Develop vocabulary regarding home/family life
- Learn how to communicate about social trends
- Develop listening skills in the context of explanations and presentations
- Develop speaking/listening skills in the context of giving a talk
- Understand the structure of a text presenting advantages and disadvantages
2. Politics and socio-cultural issues
- Develop vocabulary regarding politics and socio-cultural issues
- Learn how to find, access and understand news in newspapers and on the TV, radio and internet
3. Work and professions
- Develop vocabulary regarding topics relevant to work and professional subjects
- Develop familiarity with communicating via email, leaving voicemails, and in formal and informal language
4. Health and fitness
- Develop vocabulary relating to health and fitness
- Learn how to participles and follow a dialogue between multiple people
5. Citizenship and politics
- Develop confidence with ability to give views and opinions on local issues
- Develop vocabulary about citizenship and politics
6. Crime and punishment
- Develop vocabulary regarding crime and punishment
- Learn to listen to and follow discussions
7. The environment
- Develop vocabulary regarding the environment and environmental issues
- Develop letter and email reading and writing abilities
8. Technology
- Listen to conversations among retailers and customers relating to the purchase of technological goods for the home
- Listen to a conversation between teenagers about their social media habits
9. Science and education
- Develop vocabulary relating to science and education
- Practice listening to and following a discussion
10. The IELTS exam
- Helps prepare learners for IELTS exam by explaining requirements
- Covers some examples of the kinds of questions that will come up in the IELTS exam
- Provides a list of helpful advice for the IELTS exam

Each of the first 9 modules will be made of a Listening and Speaking section and a Reading and Writing section, and will help you to develop all aspects of your communications skills. The IELTS exam module will help provide some helpful tips and guidance for learners planning on attempting the IELTS exam.
 

 

University development courses


Diploma courses leading onto University top up courses


Level 3 - admission to university at A-level

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Employability and Workplace Skills (1800£)

Level 3 foundation diploma in employability and workplace skills has been developed to provide learners with a range of knowledge, understanding, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
The learners will:
- Develop a body of knowledge about workplace employment and employability in range of sectors.
- Develop a range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, skills, materials, terminology, practices and techniques associated with workplace skills, employment and employability.
- Develop self-confidence and interpersonal skills required for the working environment and employment.
- Be able to improve communication skills and promote personal effectiveness.


Module listing:
- Career planning and development
- Managing own performance
- Personal and professional development
- Employment skills
- Working in a business environment
- Managing resources


Written assignments:
1. Career planning and development
2. Managing own performance
3. Personal and professional development
4. Employment skills
5. Working in a business environment
6. Managing resources
 

STEM IT (1800£)

Businesses require IT to remain competitive and provide the best products and services to their customers. As more and more businesses discover ways to use technology to their benefit, demand for trained, specialised IT professionals grows. The objective of the course is to equip learners with the skills and knowledge required to work in the IT sector or progress to further study.

Module listing:
1. Computer Systems:
- Understand the purpose of computer systems.
- Understand the purpose of computer system components.
- Be able to configure computer systems


2. Coding and Website Development:
- Understand the purpose and types of coding.
- Understand web architecture and components.
- Be able to create interactive websites.


3. Networks:
- Understand networking principles.
- Understand how network hardware and software components are connected.
- Understand the usage and security concerns related to networking.


4. Mobile communications:
- Understand the uses and features of mobile communication devices.
- Understand the communication technologies used in mobile devices.
- Understand the implications of mobile communications technology.


5. Cyber security:
- Understand cyber security.
- Understand core terminology and key aspects of cyber security.
- Understand cyber threat intelligence.


6. Social media for business:
- Understand the importance of using social media in a business environment.
- Understand the need for social media content planning and publishing in a business environment.


Be able to develop a policy and a plan to use social media in a business environment.

Assignment listing:

1. Computer systems
2. Coding and website development
3. Networks
4. Mobile communication
5. Cyber security
6. Social media for business

Engineering (1800£)

Level 3 foundation diploma in engineering allows learners to gain understanding and knowledge across a range of engineering practices. This qualification enables learners to develop essential knowledge in areas such as engineering principles, design technology, electricity, mechanics, statistics and mathematics.


Module listening:
Engineering principles

- Understand applications of SI units and measurement.
- Know how to perform engineering calculations.
- Know how to interpret engineering information.

Design technology

- Demonstrate knowledge and understanding of engineering products and design.
- Understand how to apply a systems approach to electrical design.
- Be able to produce 2D CAD drawings.

Electricity

- Understand the functions of basic electrical components within circuits.
- Be able to apply AC and DC circuit theory to circuit design.
- Understand power supplies and power system protection.

Mechanics

- Understand the motion of objects in mathematical terms.
- Understand energy changes in a system.
- Understand energy transfer, forces and elasticity.

Introducing statistics

- Understand the underpinning concepts relating to the analysis of statistics.
- Understand a range of data types and their representation.
- Be able to calculate and interpret statistical diagrams and measures.

Mathematics

- Understand the application of algebra relevant to engineering problems.
- Be able to use geometry and graphs in the context of engineering problems.
- Understand exponentials, logarithms and trigonometry related to engineering problems.
- Understand calculus relevant to engineering problems.


Assignment listing:
1. Engineering principles
2. Design technology
3. Electricity
4. Mechanics
5. Introducing statistics
6. Mathematics
 

People and Organisations (1800£)

The learners will:

- Develop a body of knowledge about people, organisations and employment in a range of sectors.
- Develop a range of knowledge, facts, theories, ideas, skills, materials, terminology, practices and techniques about, and associated with people and organisations and employment.
- Develop self-confidence and skills required for the working environment and organisations and employment.
- Improve communication skills and personal effectiveness that will provide a basis for growth in employment and or in further study.

Module listing:
1. Organisation Structures and their Culture and Values:
- Understand organisational structures.
- Understand the organisational environment.
- Understand the ethics of an organisation.
- Understand how organisational culture and values are developed.
- Organisation Structures and their Culture and Values


2. Principles of Organisational Planning:
- Understand organisational resource requirements
- Understand the need for organisational planning.
- Understand the planning cycle for organisations.
- Understand the importance of risk management to organisations.
- Understand the processes to measure organisational performance.


3. Managing Human Resources:
- Understand the factors involved in human resource planning in organisations.
- Understand the recruitment and selection process.
- Understand how organisations motivate employees.
- Understand the importance of managing employee performance.


4. Personal and Professional Development:
- Understand what personal and professional development is.
- Know how to identify strengths and needs in relation to own planned job role.
- Understand how to plan and produce own professional development plan.
- Understand opportunities for professional development.


5. Teamwork
- Understand the benefits and challenges of working in a team to complete a task.
- Understand the need for a team to work to an agreed code of conduct.
- Know how to recognise the different strengths, skills and experiences different people bring to a team.
- Understand how to allocate roles and responsibilities within the team in relation to a given task.
- Understand how to reflect on the performance of a team


6. Leadership and management skills:
- Understand the difference between leadership and management.
- Understand leadership and management styles and theories.
- Understand the role, functions and responsibilities of management.
- Understand the principles of effective decision making.

Assignment listing:

- Organisation structures and their culture and values
- Principles of organisational planning
- Managing human resources
- Personal and professional development
- Teamwork
- Leadership and management skills

Business Management , University Foundation programme (Level 3 – 120 Credits) (1900£)

The level 3 business management course is a 120 credit qualification (equivalent to two A levels) that helps students learn key concepts and a range of management procedures required to work within a business.


Module listing:
- managing business operations
- maximising resources
- the business environment
- managing people in organisations
- working in teams
- effective business communication


Assignment listing:
1. An introduction to the business environment
2. Business resources
3. An introduction to marketing
4. Human resource management
5. Business communication
6. Understanding health and safety in the business workplace
7. Managing business operations
8. An introduction to finance
9. An Introduction to leadership skills
10. Organisational culture
11. Workplace welfare
12. Thinking entrepreneurially

Business Management, University Foundation programme (Level 3 – 60 Credits) (1800£)

The level 3 university foundation programme is a 60 credit qualification (equivalent to one A level) that teaches students key concepts and a range of management procedures required to work within a business.


Module listing:
- an introduction to marketing
- an introduction to the business environment
- business communication
- business resources
- human resource management
- recruitment and selection in business


Assignment listing:
1. An introduction to marketing
2. An introduction to the business environment
3. Business communication
4. Business resources
5. Human resource management
6. Recruitment and selection in business
 

Introduction to Management Diploma (Level 3 – 60 Credits) (1800£)

This introduction to management level 3 university foundation programme is a 60 credit qualification (equivalent to one A level). It is aimed at students looking at gaining university entry or management experience to gain a promotion or widen their job prospects. It is particularly suited to practising team leaders seeking to move to the next level of management. It will also provide an entry level qualification for those who have studied business related subjects at Level 2 or 3 and who wish to gain skills and competencies for employment in a management setting.

Module listing:
- an introduction to finance
- an introduction to leadership skills
- managing business operations
- organisational culture
- working in teams
- workplace welfare


Assignment listing:
1. An introduction to finance
2. An introduction to leadership skills
3. Managing business operations
4. Organisational culture
5. Working in teams
6. Workplace welfare

Foundation Programme 

Foundation Year also known as Foundation Degree, Foundation Course, Foundation Program, Pre-Bachelord Programis a one-year college preparatory program. The tuition is designed to fill in students' missing competencies required for undergraduate study. Universities require prospective students to have an adequate number of GPA credits earned in their previous education. 

Level 4 and 5 - first and second year at university

 

 Level 4 courses and assigments are equivalent to first year of the University Degree, while Lever 5 are equivalent to second year of the University Degree.

If the course offers both Level 4 and Level 5 you can take both for a fee of £2,400 or just the single course for £1,900. To enter a level 4 course you need to be 18 years old and in full secondary education. For level 5, you need level 4 or equivalent. The Single Level in a particular subject is a 120-credit course designed to fast track students to the final year of an associated Undergraduate degree in a particular subject, which can either be completed at a UK university on campus or via distance learning. 

Possible modules:

The business environment
Explore issues outside of the business that may affect the business and its operations. Looking into economics, international dimensions, nature and competition.

- Managing and using finance
This module covers key areas of accounting, as seen from a business perspective. It explains how accountancy can inform and guide management decisions.

- Maximising resources to achieve business success
An organisation that fails to dedicate sufficient attention to its use of resources will prove to be unprofitable over time. By being observant and prudent, any organisation can achieve significant gains from the management of its resources.

- Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

- Basic accounting
On completion of this module, learners will understand accounts and how they can be used to give insight into the health of the organisation.

- Budgetary control
This module aims to explain methods of financial control using budgets. This includes development and implementation of departmental budgets, which are combined to form a master budget.

- Financial performance
This module aims to demonstrate how financial performance can be assessed in organisations. This includes the use of financial statements, and accounting standards. It also examines ways for raising finance over different periods of time.

- Financial ratios
This module aims to demonstrate the application and meaning of the commonly used financial ratio. This includes examining liquidity, solvency, gearing and profitability.

- Financial statements
This module aims to describe the preparation and presentation of the three financial statements. This includes the accounting concepts used.

- Further ratios
This module aims to demonstrate how to determine financial efficiency. This includes understanding debt repayment capacity and investment appraisal. Using this knowledge, learners will be able to assess the likely of future financial success.

- The entrepreneurial manager
What is an entrepreneur? Examine the skills and qualities of entrepreneurship.

- Organisation structures
Why are organisations structured in the way they are? What determines the optimum structure and how does it differ between organisations? In this module, learners will look at the numerous models and theories that make up organisational structure.

- Practical accounting analysis
Learners will complete exercises in accounts throughout this module to understand what they are telling us and the actions that analysis can precipitate.

- Business planning and goal setting
What is the business trying to achieve? What will it do? How will it do it? This module focuses on the creation of clear goals and clear plans to achieve a clear objective.

- Politics and business
Impact of politics on business and how it may help or hinder business. This module will educate learners on economic impact, exports and government support.

- Business law
Explore the statutory responsibilities of managers as learners look into the legalities of business and business executives.

- Managing in today’s world
Business in the modern world. This module focuses on governance and equality as a means to do right in business.

- Performance management
Understanding how your people and your business can continually improve together, learners will review reward structures, CPD, training and development to ensure high performance in business.

- Marketing and sales planning
Learners will analyse how markets, customers, competitors and products can come together in a cohesive plan.

- Quantitative skills
On successful completion of this module, learners will have knowledge of numeric exercises and will understand their use within the context of the business.

- Computer systems and software
This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.

- Computer programming
Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement and test programs, following the system life cycle.

- Relational database systems
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.

- Software engineering
Learners will gain an understanding of the need for Software Engineering and the different methods and techniques.

- Systems analysis and design
This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.

- E- Commerce applications
This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world.

- Human computer interaction
This module will develop students understanding of principles and models of human computer Interaction and evaluate existing design and use this to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.

- IT and society
This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created.

- Information systems project management
This module explores elements of project management which is the key to a successful development and implementation of a specific IT project.

- Management information systems
This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.

- Technopreneurship
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.

- Network security
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked
environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents

- C#.NET Programming
This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques

- System Administration
This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation;
shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name
servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local
and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning

- Network Routing and Switching
This unit aims to deliver the knowledge needed to carry out switching and the knowledge and skills
needed to carry out routing – how to set up and configure a router and switches to interconnect a
multi area network. The unit covers computer networks routing and switching including Router
Information Protocol (RIP); Enhanced Interior Gateway Routing Protocol (EIGRP) and Open Shortest Path First (OSPF).

- Network Design and Administration
This unit aims to provide the knowledge and skills needed to enable learners to design a network i.e.how to scale and connect different networks to form an effective inter-connecting network. It
covers hierarchical network design; gathering network requirements; identifying network
performance issues.

- Academic study skills
The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential.

- Communicating in health and social care
The aim of this module is to develop the learner’s awareness of different forms of communication used in health and social care settings and its importance for effective service delivery.

- An introduction to healthcare policy
The aim of this module is to develop the learners awareness of different influences on healthcare and their effect on the development of policy. Evaluation of healthcare policy will allow learners to examine what are the key contemporary issues for those making policy, providers and those receiving support.

- Reflective practice
This module is designed to introduce the learner to reflective practice in all its forms. Reflections on practice and in practice are important concepts in health and social care and feed into the idea of self -development linking theory to practice.

- Managing people in health and social care
The aim of this module is to enable learners to understand the processes involved in the recruitment, management and development of people in the health and social care workplace. In this module learners will investigate the processes involved in the management of individuals in the health and social care workplace and how to facilitate change in the organisation.

- Sociology: concepts in health and ill health
The aim of this module is for learners to gain an understanding of sociological concepts of health and ill health and their application to care practice in health and social care. It will enable learners to gain an understanding of the nature of contemporary society and its influences on the perception of health and ill health. Learners will explore how society is structured in terms of age, gender, ethnicity, social class, family and households and its impact on health and well-being.

- Principles underpinning health and social care
All health and social care professionals have professional codes of conduct. The aim of this module is to develop understanding of the values, theories and policies underpinning health and social care practice and the mechanisms that exist to promote good practice within the sector.

- The management of quality in health and social care
Quality is an essential component of health and social care services and a concept with many different interpretations and perspectives. The aim of this module is for learners to develop an understanding of different perspectives on health and social care service quality and how it is evaluated in order to empower and involve users of services.

- Research project
This module aims to develop the learner’s skills of independent enquiry and critical analysis by undertaking a small pilot investigation of direct relevance to their higher education programme or professional development.

- Partnership working in health and social care
The aim of this module is to enable learners to develop an understanding of the importance of working positively in partnership with others in health and social care. Learners will explore the nature of partnership on three levels. First, they will examine partnerships with users of services that empower individuals to make informed decisions and encourage independence. Second, they will consider partnerships between different professionals within health and social care and explore inter-agency working. Finally, learners will investigate organisational partnerships and examine different ways of joint working.

- Working with service users with complex needs
The aim of this unit is to help learners to understand issues of health, disability and illness and how health care professionals can empower those with complex physical and mental health needs to determine their own care.
And other.

Courses:

Accounting and Finance, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the undergraduate level 4 (accounting and business) and level 5 (business management) and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.

Level 4 module listing:
1. The business environment
2. Managing and using finance
3. Maximising resources to achieve business success
4. Quantitative skills
5. Basic accounting
6. Budgetary control
7. Financial performance
8. Financial ratios
9. Financial statements
10. Further ratios

Level 5 module listing:
1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures
3. Practical accounting analysis
4. Business planning and goal setting
5. Politics and business
6. Business law
7. Managing in today’s world
8. Performance management
9. Marketing and sales planning
10. Quantitative skills

Written assignments:

Level 4:

- Academic writing and research skills
- Business and the economic environment
- Principles of financial accounting
- Quantitative methods in a business context
- Management accounting
- Leading and managing teams

Level 5:

- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making

Business Management, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the full level 4/5 diploma in management and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, accounting, human resources, management or business consultancy.

Level 4 module listing:
1. Developing personal skills
2. Effective communication
3. The business environment
4. The marketing mix
5. Strategic HRM
6. Managing ethically
7. Culture and the organisation
8. Customers and customer service
9. Fundamentals of accounting
10. Financial management and control

Level 5 module listing:
1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures
3. Practical accounting analysis
4. Business planning and goal setting
5. Politics and business
6. Business law
7. Managing in today’s world
8. Performance management
9. Marketing and sales planning
10. Quantitative skills

Assignment listing:

Level 4:

- Managing change
- Communication in an organisation
- Business operations
- Leadership and the organisation
- Developing teams
- Financial awareness

Level 5:

- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making

Entrepreneurship and Management, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the undergraduate level 4 (Diploma in Entrepreneurship) and level 5 (Diploma in Business Management) and the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme, students will have attained the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in management, HR, strategic business management or set up their own business.

Level 4 module listing:
1. Managing business operations
2. Business environment
3. Personal effectiveness
4. The entrepreneurial manager
5. Business planning and goal setting
6. The manager’s toolkit
7. Managing and using finance
8. Managing and using marketing
9. Psychology of entrepreneurship
10. Innovation and creativity

Level 5 module listing:
1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures
3. Practical accounting analysis
4. Business planning and goal setting
5. Politics and business
6. Business law
7. Managing in today’s world
8. Performance management
9. Marketing and sales planning
10. Quantitative skills

Written assignments:

Level 4:

- Managing business operations
- Business environment
- Personal effectiveness
- The entrepreneurial manager
- Business planning and goal setting
- The manager’s toolkit
- Managing and using finance
- Managing and using marketing
- Psychology and entrepreneurship
- Innovation and creativity

Level 5:

- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making

Health & Social Care, University 1st and 2nd Year, (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the full level 4/5 health & social care course and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will act as a springboard to a professional career in health & social care services. The course pulls together theory and practice for those who wish to work with people in a caring environment.

A health & social care degree covers a range of issues and helps you develop the skills to follow a career in health, social care, leisure or education. Here is a list of possible career paths you may take after completing the full degree:

- Community development worker
- Further education teacher
- Health improvement practitioner
- Health service manager
- Medical sales representative
- Naturopath

Level 4 Module listing:
1. Academic study skills
2. Communicating in health and social care
3. An introduction to healthcare policy
4. Reflective practice
5. Managing people in health and social care
6. Sociology: concepts in health and ill health

Level 5 Module listing:
1. Principles underpinning health and social care
2. The management of quality in health and social care
3. Research project
4. Partnership working in health and social care
5. Working with service users with complex needs
 

Hotel and Hospitality, University 1st and 2nd Year (level 4 and 5)

During the course of study for their diploma in hospitality management, students will gain skills in food and beverage supply chain management, accounting and cost control, marketing in hotel and leisure, and more. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue positions at hotels, restaurants, resorts, and other associated properties in the hotel and hospitality industry.

Level 4 module listing:
1. Food and beverage operations
2. Food safety and hygiene
3. Hospitality and hotel housekeeping
4. Customer service
5. Front office operations
6. Accounting and cost control
7. Global tourism and hospitality
8. Marketing
9. Employee engagement
10. Training and CPD

Level 5 module listing:
1. Food and beverage supply chain management
2. Quality management
3. Events and conference management
4.Customer relations management
5. Managing people
6. Current issues in HRM
7. Revenue management
8. Corporate social responsibility
9. Contemporary issues
10. Business planning
 

Assignment listing:

Level 4:

- Sustainability in tourism and hospitality management
- Operations management in tourism and resort operations
- Management of visitor attractions
- Employability and development in the hospitality industry

Level 5:

- Tourism destination management
- Entrepreneurship in tourism and hospitality management
- Cultural tourism management
- Research project

Human Resource Management, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the undergraduate level 4 (diploma in human resource management) and level 5 (diploma in business management) and the final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme, students will have attained the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in management, HR, strategic business management or business consultancy.

Level 4 module listing:
1. Culture and the organisation
2. Developing interpersonal skills
3. Managing and rewarding performance
4. Managing ethically
5. Managing people in organisations
6. Motivating and influencing people
7. Organisation structures
8. Recruitment and CPD
9. Strategic human resource development
10. Working in teams

Level 5 module listing:
1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures
3. Practical accounting analysis
4. Business planning and goal setting
5. Politics and business
6. Business law
7. Managing in today’s world
8. Performance management
9. Marketing and sales planning
10. Quantitative skills

Written assignments:

Level 4:

- Strategic HRM
- Managing ethically
- Culture and the organisation
- Working in teams
- Organisational structure
- Recruitment and CPD
- Measuring and rewarding performance
- Managing people in organisations
- Interpersonal skills
- Motivating and influencing people

Level 5:

- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making

IT and Computing, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Whilst studying this course students will develop their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software development. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career in IT within the public or private sector.

Level 4 module listing:
1. Computer systems and software
2. Computer programming
3. Relational database systems
4. Software engineering
5. Systems analysis and design
6. E- commerce applications
7. Human computer interaction
8. IT and society
9. Information systems theory and practice
10 Management information systems

Level 5 module listing:
1.Innovative technologies in computing
2. Computing research methods
3. Software development methodologies
4. Managing a computing project
5. Strategic management information systems
6. Ethical, legal and professional issues in IT
7. Network Design
8. Web based development
9. Cyber security
10. Database design and development

Assignment listing:

Level 4:

- Information technology and IT ethics
- Mathematics and statistics for IT
- PC maintenance and operating systems
- Computer graphics editing and database concepts
- Logical IT networking
- Web design

Level 5:

- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Network routing and switching
 -Web design

IT and E - commerce, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Level 4 module listing:
1. Computer systems and software
2. Computer programming
3. Relational database systems
4. Software engineering
5. Systems analysis and design
6. E- commerce applications
7. Human computer interaction
8. IT and society
9. Information systems theory and practice
10. Management information systems

Level 5 module listing:
1. Technopreneurship
2. Network security
3. C#.NET Programming
4. System Administration
5. Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce
6. Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce

Written assignments:

Level 4:

- Information technology and IT ethics
- Mathematics and statistics for IT
- PC maintenance and operating systems
- Computer graphics editing and database concepts
- Logical IT Networking
- Web Design

Level 5:

- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
 -System administration
- Business to business (B2B) E-commerce
- Business to consumer (B2C) E-commerce

IT and Networking, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Level 4 module listing:

1. Computer systems and software
2. Computer programming
3. Relational database systems
4. Software engineering
5. Systems analysis and design
6. E- commerce applications
7. Human computer interaction
8. IT and society
9. Information systems theory and practice
10. Management information systems

Level 5 module listing:

1. Technopreneurship
2. Network security
3. C#.NET Programming
4. System Administration
5. Network Routing and Switching
6. Network Design and Administration

Written assignments

Level 4:
- Information technology and IT ethics
- Mathematics and statistics for IT
- PC maintenance and operating systems
- Computer graphics editing and database concepts
- Logical IT networking
- Web design


Level 5:

- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Network routing and switching
- Network design and administration

IT and Web Design, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)


Level 4 module listing:

1. Computer systems and software
2. Computer programming
3. Relational database systems
4. Software engineering
5. Systems analysis and design
6. E- commerce applications
7. Human computer interaction
8. IT and society
9. Information systems theory and practice
10. Management information systems

Level 5 module listing:

1. Technopreneurship
2. Network security
3, C#.NET Programming
4. System Administration
5. Content Management Systems
6. Web Design

Written assignments

Level 4:

- Information technology and IT ethics
- Mathematics and statistics for IT
- PC maintenance and operating systems
- Computer graphics editing and database concepts
- Logical IT networking
- Web design

Level 5:

- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System administration
- Content management systems
 -Web design

Leadership and Teamwork, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)
Level 4 Module listing:
1. Managing people in organisations
2. Culture and the organisation
3. Developing personal skills
4. Effective communication
5. Managing ethically
6. Performance management
7. Strategic human resource management
8. High performance teams
9. Leadership skills
10. Motivating and influencing people

Level 5 Module listing:
1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures
3. Practical accounting analysis
4. Business planning and goal setting
5. Politics and business
6. Business law
7. Managing in today’s world
8. Performance management
9. Marketing and sales planning
10. Quantitative skills

Sales and Marketing, University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

Successful completion of the undergraduate level 4 (diploma in sales and marketing) and level 5 (diploma in business management) and final year of an accredited undergraduate degree programme will give students the right credentials to go on and apply for a job in marketing, sales, human resources, management or business consultancy.

Level 4 module listing:

1.The business environment
2. Customers and customer service

3. Marketing mix

4.Marketing and sales planning

5. IT in business

6. Managing and using marketing

7. customers and their needs

8. E-marketing communications

9. High performance sales

10. Marketing strategy

Level 5 modules listing:

1. The entrepreneurial manager
2. Organisation structures

3. Practical accounting analysis

4. Business planning and goal setting

5. Politics and business

6. Business law

7. Managing in today's world

8. Performance management

9. Marketing and sales planning

10. Quantitative sklls

Written assignments

Level 4:
- Business environment
- Customer service
- Customers and their needs
- E-marketing communications
- Information technology in business
- Managing marketing
- Marketing and sales function
- Marketing mix
- Marketing strategy
- Selling

Level 5:

- Business development
- Business models and growing organisations
- Customer management
- Responding to the changing business environment
- Risk management and organisations
- Effective decision making

Teacher Training, University 2nd Year (Level 5)


Level 5 diploma in education and training is suitable for teachers, trainers and tutors working in schools (state/academies) further education, adult and community learning or work-based training within public, private, voluntary or community organisations.

It prepares trainee teachers to teach in a wide range of contexts and requires observation and assessment of practice. Teaching practice is a requirement of the qualification.

It can meet the needs of a range of trainee teachers, including:

- Planning and developing schemes of work
- Delivering learning sessions
- Developing teaching and learning strategies
- Assessment practices
 

Module listing

The teacher training course contains nine online modules. These are designed by Online Business School’s expert academic team to provide students with a solid theoretical basis for developing their teaching skills, and therefore cover the following topics:

- Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
- Evaluating learning programmes
- Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
- Theories, principles and developments in education and training
- Understanding and managing behaviour in a learning environment
- Wider professional practice and development in education and training
- Inclusive practice
- Manage learning and development in groups
- Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area

Written assignments

This course also contains seven written assignments, which have been created to address all the subjects, both practical and theoretical, that learners will need to be familiar with in order to teach effectively:

- Theories, principles and developments in education and training
- Teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
- Developing teaching, learning and assessment in education and training
- Professional practice in education and training
- Action research
- Developing, using and organising resources in a specialist area
- Inclusive practice

Level 6 (final year of undergraduate studies)

 

The level 6 diploma in business administration is made up of 10 modules and 5 written assignments; each module consists of approximately 40 guided learning hours. While completing the online business diploma, students will have access to various study resources, such as tutor support and webinars, a social learning forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their graduate business course. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

This course will be most suited to individuals who are at least 25 years old and have 5 years managerial work experience, and do not have a degree but wish to study for an MBA or postgraduate business programme. On successful completion of the course, students will be able to enroll onto our level 7 postgraduate diploma in strategic management and leadership or a range of other postgraduate courses.

Courses cost 1900£ each.

 Courses

Business Administration

The graduate business administration course is made up of 10 modules and 5 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises.

Level 6 module listing:

1. IT in business
2. Effective communications
3. High performance teams
4. Leadership skills
5. Manager’s toolkit
6. Managing and using finance
7. Managing and using marketing
8. Managing organisations
9. Personal effectiveness
10.Quality and excellence


Written assignments:
- Management control
 -Management of sales force
- Strategic marketing management
- Business law
- Research project including research methods

Professional Sales Management

Are you interested in finding out what makes a successful salesperson in terms of knowledge, skills and attitude? Sales is the foundation stone upon which organisations are built. The Level 6 Professional Sales Management course seeks to develop the knowledge and skills of salespeople whilst also providing them with a professional qualification platform to match their career aspirations. The learner will:

Gain knowledge and understanding of the history of selling as an activity; the traditional image of salespeople; the variety and complexity of sales roles; and the people engaged in sales activities; and how this might impact upon sales success.

Explore and compare the sales profession to other professions and to determine what can be learned from this to improve sales success.

Explore and evaluate the effectiveness of a structured approach to selling and to use this knowledge to construct a strategic and tactical sales process.

Acquire and demonstrate how effective communication works within a sales context.

Level 6 module listing:

1. Selling as a Profession
2. Planning and Preparation for Sales
3. Sales Process Implementation

Written assignments:

- Selling as a Profession
- Planning and Preparation for Sales
- Sales Process Implementation
 

Level 7 Masters/MBA

Human Resource Management (2400£)
Do you want to be an effective human resource manager and leader? The Level 7 Human Resource Management course is a 120 credits course designed to meet the needs of senior/middle managers in the running of their businesses, and to facilitate their progression to high levels within their organisation. Managers need to be aware of issues, able to analyse their potential outcomes and consequences, and decide how to react. They do not have to be expert in all areas of business, but they need to possess a general awareness of what specialist facilities and services exist, and how they can assist in carrying out that role. This course is made up of 6 modules and gives learners the ability to progress onto the final year of a postgraduate degree.

Level 7 module listing:
- Contemporary HRM
- Leading, Managing and HR Development
- Resourcing, Talent Management and Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective

Written assignments

The QUALIFI Level 7 Human Resource Management course has 6 modules and 6 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the Level 7 course are:
- Contemporary HRM
- Leading, Managing and HR Development
- Resourcing, Talent Management and Development
- Performance Management
- Employee Relations
- Investigating a Business Issue from an HR Perspective

Strategic Management, MBA advanced entry (120 credits - 2400£)

The level 7 diploma in strategic management and leadership is an MBA advanced entry course, which provides learners with 120 credits of the 180 credits required to achieve a complete MBA. The course itself is made up of 30 interactive modules and 8 written assignments, with approximately 40 guided learning hours per module. All modules have an additional 30-50 learning hours of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. You will also have access to 24/7 support, tutoring, and a variety of other support mechanisms.

After receiving your level 7 diploma, you are eligible to apply for an MBA top up course, either online or on campus at a range of UK universities. The top up portion will usually consist of the final 60 credits of either a dissertation or a dissertation and one module.

Course module listing:

- Qualities of effective leadership
Learners will explore the making and developing of powerful leaders.

- Developing interpersonal skills
Connecting and bonding with people within the commercial sectors is extremely important for good business. This module trains learners in skills to improve and enhance communication techniques to create strong bonds.

- Motivating and influencing people
Inspiring people to create a unity of direction within business.

- Making decisions
Doing the right things in the right way at the right time. Learners will look at the process of making a good decision.

- Creativity and problem solving
Do problems pose a threat or are they an opportunity to improve? Here, learners will figure out how to turn a problem into an advantage.

- Studying and using management theories
There are many theories concerned with management and the various models developed from these theories. This module looks over these theories with real life examples.

- The external operating environment of business
Planning for influences on the business outside your control.

- Culture and ethics
The culture and ethics involved in the business world today.

- Governance and directorships
Structuring and controlling a business the professional way.

- Analysing the competition
What are my competitors doing, how are they doing it, why are they doing it? Reviewing and analysing competitor actions to enhance managerial roles.

- Marketing strategy
Creating an effective and successful market presence. Looking at the development of marketing strategies to create successful marketing campaigns.

- High performance sales
Learners will grasp the key elements of successful selling.

- E-Marketing communication
Understanding and using effective electronic messages to market.

- Customers and their needs
Ensuring that your customers are recognised and valued.

- Strategic human resource management
Human Resource Management must play a central role in the strategy of any organization. It is concerned with people as an asset of the business.

- Recruiting and CPD
Getting the best people. Developing the best people. Keeping the best people.

- Measuring and rewarding performance
Knowing and measuring how your people are performing.

- Interpreting business accounts
Using and understanding the litmus tests of business health.

- Tools of financial analysis
Resources, tools and techniques to keep a finger on the pulse of the business.

- Managing cash and working capital
Cash, cash flow and working capital. The lifeblood of business.

- Exercises in quantitative techniques
How to use and understand key figures.

- Impact of technology on business
Analyse and exploit the role of e-business within a business sector.

- Innovation and R&D
Creating commercial advantage from innovation and research.

- Implementing and managing quality systems
Right first time, right every time. The place of quality in business strategy.

- Strategic planning tools
Resources, tools and ideas to help create an effective business strategy.

- Strategic and systems management
Options for strategic direction. Making the right choices for your business.

- The business plan
Creating a plan that targets the stated aims and objectives of a business.

- Developing high performance teams
Cohesion and teamwork that enhances business performance.

- Managing projects
Getting things done. Using the right tools to run projects.

- Strategies for growth
This module explores the different ideas of growth and the various tools, measures and controls at a managers disposal in planning for growth.

Written assignments

The Qualifi level 7 diploma in strategic management and leadership course is made up of 30 modules and 8 written assignments. On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000-8,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform. Learners must complete these 8 units.

1. Manage team performance to support strategy
2. Information management and strategic decision taking
3. Leading a strategic management project
4. Strategic direction
5. Strategic planning
6. Development as a strategic manager
7. Finance for managers
8. Strategic marketing

Strategic Sales Management (2400£)

Sales managers are tasked with the responsibility of identifying potential customers, appealing to their interests and closing as many sales as possible. Are you interested in acquiring the knowledge and skills to improve the sales performance of your colleagues? The level 7 strategic sales management course enables you to construct a customer service plan for your organisation to improve customer retention, sales, and lifetime value. Upon successful completion of this course, learners take away the most essential industry-specific sales skills and knowledge. The learner will:

- Investigate the theory of transactional analysis and relate it to their sales roles.

- Recognise and act upon a range of communication styles to enhance customer relations.

- Successfully prepare for and execute a sales presentation.

- Acquire knowledge and skills to be used in sales negotiation situations.

Level 7 module listing

- Personal awareness in sales
- Focus on customers
- From sales to sales management and coaching

Written assignments

The level 7 strategic sales management course has 3 written assignments. The assignments are approximately 5,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the Level 7 course are:

- Personal awareness in sales
- Focus on customers
- From sales to sales management and coaching


 

How do the programmes work?

In practical terms, progression will allow: Level 4 students will get an exemption from year 1 and level 5 students will get an exemption from year 2 of an Undergraduate course at many UK universities. A Student with a level 6 qualification will be eligible for entry onto an MBA or other postgraduate management programmes. Level 7 students gain exemptions on certain MBA programmes up to the final module and dissertation

Students can top up their studies either by distance learning or on campus directly with the University of their choice

Examples of University Top Up routes by distance learning

As the qualifications are Ofqual approved they will be accepted by most UK universities as credits or progression to their Campus programmes. In addition OBS have several progression routes that can be followed by Distance Learning, including but limited to:

• Northampton University
• Cardiff Metropolitan University
• Anglia Ruskin University
• University of Sunderland
• Buckinghamshire New University
• University of Nicosia Cyprus
• University of Lincoln
• University of Derby

Why Are OBS Programmes Attractive to Students?

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