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PgD in Strategic Business IT awarded by NCC Education leading to MSc in Strategic Business IT awarded by University of Portsmouth Postgradute Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership Diploma and Advanced diploma in (Business Management, Travel Tourism & Hospitality Management, Human Resource Management) Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning sector (QCF) BA (Hons) in Business Management through IAM’s Diploma & Advanced Diploma Pathway Diploma & Higher Diplma in Management Information System NVQ in Health & Social Care General English Language

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A walk towards Future

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POSTGRADUATE COURSES

FUTURES COLLEGE

PgD in Strategic Business IT awarded by NCC Education Leading to MSc in Strategic Business IT awarded by University of Portsmouth.

PART I

PgD in Strategic Business Information Technology awarded by NCC Education

Students whose first language is not English will require either an International English Language Testing System (IELTS) score of at least 6.5, written Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) score of 575, or equivalent.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Route 1 (Academic - IT Graduates)

COURSE CONTENT

UK bachelor's degree with honours (or equivalent) in Information Technology, Computer Science or related subject.

Module 1 - Research in Information Technology

Route 1a (Academic - IT graduates with non-honours degrees)

Module 3 - Strategic Information Systems Analysis

IT graduates who hold a bachelor's ordinary or pass-level degree (or equivalent) in Information Technology or related subject with exceptionally high marks may be considered for admission, at the discretion of NCC Education.

Module 4 - Project Management

Route 2 (Mixed - other graduates) UK bachelor's degree with honours in a non-IT related subject (or equivalent) AND Three years' work experience in an IT environment.

Route 3 (Vocational - IT professionals, mostly part-time)

Module 2 - Enterprise Software and Business Infrastructure

COURSE INFORMATION The Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT is assessed by examination and/or written assignment.

PART II

MSc in Strategic Business Information Technology awarded by the University of Portsmouth

Five years' work experience in an IT environment AND The ability to demonstrate suitability for academic study, via personal or telephone interview with the course co-ordinator at the student's Accredited Partner Centre.

COURSE FEES: ÂŁ6500 excluding examination & Registration fee LOCATION : Birmingham campus

London campus: Trocoll House, Wakering Road, Barking, Essex IG11 8PD Tel: +44(0)20 8591 4965

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS Successful Completion of Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Business IT (NCC Education) , subject to a satisfactory academic reference from the course tutor.

For the award of MSc, students must complete the following 2 modules online with the University of Portsmouth: Module 5 - Research Methodology Module 6 - Dissertation

Birmingham campus: 1206 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8HN Tel: +44(0)12 1778 1585

Fax: +44(0)20 8594 7968 web: www.futurescollege.org.uk Email: info@futurescollege.org.uk

POSTGRADUATE/UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

FUTURES COLLEGE

Postgraduate Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership (Level 7) of CMI leading to MBA The Level 7 Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership is a comprehensive qualification providing you with all of the key strategic management skills to enable you to perform effectively as a senior manager, enhancing your ability to focus on the requirements of implementing your organization's strategy. Through completing this qualification you will develop a wide range of competencies from successful organizational direction and change through to the effective development, implementation and review of marketing plans.

COURSE STRUCTURE Units available to study at Level 7 include: Unit Title

Unit Code

Credit Value

Group A Personal development as a strategic manager

7001

6

Strategic performance management

7002

7

Financial management

7003

7

Strategic information management

7004

9

Conducting a strategic management project

7005

10

Organizational direction

7006

9

Financial planning

7007

6

Strategic marketing

7008

6

Strategic project management

7009

6

Organizational change

7010

7

Strategic planning

7011

9

Human resource planning

7012

8

Being a strategic leader

7013

7

Strategic leadership practice

7014

7

Group B

DURATION: 1 Year Full Time LOCATION: London and Birmingham Campus COURSE FEE: ÂŁ 4,500 (excluding registration and examinations fee).

The qualifications provide a general business education to practicing and aspiring managers, and are recognized worldwide by many professional bodies and universities. The course consists of a broad range of subjects, enabling students to decide if they want to specialize in one particular area. These qualifications are not only internationally recognized in their own right but also provide a route to further study through our Master of Business Administration (MBA) in Enterprise and Management.

ABE (Association of Business Executives) Courses Diploma (Year 1 of Bachelors) Advanced Diploma (Year 2 of Bachelors) Year 3 Bachelors or Fast track to Masters in UK universities

a) Business Management 1. CERTIFICATE

To achieve a diploma of Chartered Management Institute Diploma in Strategic Management & Leadership, you need to successfully complete all core units, units (Group A) and three optional units (Group B) to a total of at least 66 credits.

ASSESSMENT PROCEDURES: Assessment methods can include: Case studies , Assignments, Reports, Integrated work activities, Viva voce Projects, Presentations

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS: All places are offered subject to interview with a CMI Course Manager or a Course Tutor. Applicants are selected on the basis of their potential to reach the standards and levels of competency stipulated by the Chartered Management Institute.

CMI Diploma; IM Certificate; Professional awarding body Postgraduate level Diplomas; or a Bachelors or Masters Degree, preferably in a Business / Management related area.

Experienced practising managers may be accepted without formal qualifications, - after interview with the course manager, submission of a letter of reference from an employer.

Introduction to Business Introduction to Quantitative Methods Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Business Communication 2. DIPLOMA PART 1 Economic Principles and their Application to Business Organisational Behaviour Financial Accounting Quantitative Methods for Business and Management DIPLOMA PART 2 Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Human Resource Management Management in Action Managerial Accounting Principles of Business Law Systems Analysis and Design Concepts and Principles of Islamic Economics Year 2 of Bachelors 3. ADVANCED DIPLOMA Corporate Strategy and Planning Managing in Organisations International Business Case Study Strategic Marketing Management Corporate Finance Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing the Information Resource Islamic Finance

Travel Tourism &

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b) Hospitality Management CERTIFICATE

Introduction to Business Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Business Communication Introduction to Travel Tourism and Hospitality DIPLOMA PART 1 Economic Principles and their Application to Business Organisational Behaviour Financial Accounting Travel Tourism and Hospitality DIPLOMA PART 2

Marketing Policy, Planning and Communication Human Resource Management Travel Tourism and Hospitality Operations Management Managerial Accounting Principles of Business Law Information Technology in Hospitality and Tourism Operations Customer Service Skills ADVANCED DIPLOMA

International Travel Tourism and Hospitality Sustainable Tourism Planning and Development Strategic Hospitality Management Managing in Organisations Strategic Marketing Management Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing the Information Resource

Please note that Diploma part1 & part2 are the year one of UK Bachelors degree and similarly Adv Diploma is Year 2 & also equivalent to a (level 6) UK Bachelors degree enabling you to fast track to a Masters degree.

OCNW Courses Level 5 Diploma in Teaching in the Lifelong Learning Sector (QCF) AIMS The aim of the diploma is to provide teachers, trainers and tutors in, or intending to enter, a full teaching role with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills in order to effectively fulfil the full teacher role and to claim Qualified Teacher Learning and Skills status (QTLS).

OBJECTIVES

To provide a sound educational basis for teaching in a wide range of learning institutions within the Lifelong Learning Sector; To develop the necessary knowledge, skills and attributes for teaching across a wide range of levels, audiences and learning programmes; To promote the development of curricula; To promote personal and professional development; To promote evaluation and reflection on personal and professional practice.

Total Credit Value of qualification - 120 credits Part One - 60 credits must be taken - 15 from Group 1, 30 from group 2 and 15 from group 3

c) Human Resource Management

Part Two - 60 credits must be taken - 45 from Group 4 and 15 from group 5

CERTIFICATE

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

Introduction to Business Introduction to Business Communication Managing People Personnel Administration DIPLOMA PART 1

Organisational Behaviour Human Resource Development Human Resource Management Economic Principles and their Application to Business DIPLOMA PART 2

Quantitative Methods for Business and Management Principles of Business Law Personnel Information Systems People Planning and Resourcing Employment Relations Human Resource Management in Action ADVANCED DIPLOMA

Corporate Strategy and Planning Managing in Organisations Strategic Human Resource Management for Business Organisation Managing Organisational Change and Development Performance Management and Reward COURSE FEES ÂŁ 3,000 per Year (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

As part of the selection process for entry on to the course all potential entrants must be interviewed. Centres need to ensure that candidates are selected for suitability on the course establishing that they meet the following minimum criteria:

are capable of meeting the new LLUK professional standards for the learning and skills sector by the end of their course; can read and communicate clearly and accurately enough to meet the requirements of their training and the assessment tasks for each unit; do not have a criminal background which might prevent them from working as a teacher with young people or vulnerable adults; hold a relevant vocational and / or academic qualification of at least the level above that of their learners and at least a minimum Level 3 qualification in his/her own area of specialism.

In addition, candidates should ideally have one of the following: a first degree; a professional qualification recognised as being of practitioner level; relevant industrial/commercial experience at an appropriate practitioner level COURSE FEES

ÂŁ 2500 (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

UNDERGRADUATE COURSES

FUTURES COLLEGE

IAM’s (Institute of Administrative management) Courses Diploma (Year 1 of Bachelors) Advanced Diploma (Year 2 of Bachelors) BA (Hons) in Business Management (Year 3 of Bachelors)

IAM’s Diploma in Administrative Management This qualification is for individuals who wish to develop their understanding and improve their management skills. It enables individuals to take a systematic approach to organizational and information management.

You will learn how to: Use the principles of Human Resource Management Apply new management tools and skills Use analytical tools to improve management decision making Organize and communicate with multiple teams Identify and implement change to systems and processes

IAM’s Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management This qualification is for individuals who want to use best practice tools and techniques to manage organizations. It enables individuals to work at a senior level, making and implementing strategic decisions.

You will learn how to: Use business models to design and implement effective systems.

Understand and apply strategic decision making skills.

Apply best practice in Human Resource Management.

Use financial and project management tools.

Manage finances and other resources.

COURSE STRUCTURE The Advanced Diploma is open to anyone who has relevant Diploma level qualifications from the IAM or other bodies. The Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available.

The Advanced Diploma is made up of five units:

COURSE STRUCTURE The Diploma is open to anyone who has at least 2 years previous experience or relevant Certificate level qualifications from the IAM or other bodies. The Diploma can normally be completed in 1 to 2 years, depending on the time individuals have available.

Unit Unit Unit Unit Unit

1: 2: 3: 4: 5:

Administrative Systems in the Organization Strategic Issues in Administration Administrative Management of Resources Human Resource Management and Practice Case Study 2 or Project Report 2

The award is made up of 5 units: Unit 1: Unit 2: Unit 3: Unit 4: Unit 5:

People in Organizations Administative Systems and Processes Professional Administration Information for Decision Making Case Study or Project Report

ASSESSMENT The Units 1-4 are assessed by a three hour unseen written paper comprising two sections A and B. Section A has eight compulsory short answer questions designed to test candidates knowledge and understanding of concepts and terminology. Section B has a choice of two questions from four designed to assess the candidate's appreciation of the unit. A question will be set from each of the Learning Syllabus.

Unit 5 is assessed by either by a three hour case study examination, or by a 3,000-4,000 word project report.

PROGRESSION Completion of the Diploma leads to the . Successful completion of the Diploma entitles students to associate member of the IAM.

ASSESSMENT The Units 1-4 are assessed by a 3 hour closed book examination.

The paper comprises of a choice of 4 questions from 8, designed to assess the depth and breadth of candidates knowledge of the unit. Unit 5 is assessed either by a three hour case study examination or by a 3,000-4,000 words project report.

PROGRESSION Students can progress from this qualification to the BA(Hons) Degree Programme. Successful completion of the Advanced Diploma entitles students to full membership of the IAM. DURATION: 1 Year

LOCATION: London Campus Birmingham Campus COURSE FEES: £ 3,000 per Year (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

DURATION: 1 Year LOCATION: London Campus Birmingham Campus COURSE FEES:

£ 3,000 per Year (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

Wind of Change in Administrative Management

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UNDERGRADUATE / NON VOCATIONAL COURSES

FUTURES COLLEGE

BA (HONS) in Business Management ENTRY INTO DEGREE PROGRAMMES Holders of The Diploma in Administrative Management and the Advanced Diploma in Administrative Management are eligible for credit or direct entry into some degree programmes at other Universities.

MANAGEMENT DEVELOPMENT PARTNERSHIP (MDP) Holders of the IAM’s Diploma and Advanced Diploma are eligible to enter the final year of the distance learning BA Business Management ‘top-up’ delivered

by MDP. COURSE FEES £ 3000 per year (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

Diploma & Higher Diploma in Management Information Systems DIPLOMA MODULES (Year 1 of Bachelors) D21 INFORMATION SYSTEMS PRACTICE D22 BUSINESS FUNDAMENTALS

Whether you’re looking after children, the elderly or people with specific social needs, working in the caring professions can be a very rewarding and challenging career choice. . The courses in this faculty are designed to give you all the skills and qualifications you need to get started and progress in this field. Futures College is able to deliver Care training courses throughout the care industry that can be individually tailored to your requirements in house or at a local venue.

What our courses could do for you.

With our NVQ in Health and Social Care, you get the chance to prove how good you are at your job. There's plenty of help if you need to improve on anything, and there are no exams to sit. Then once you're qualified, people will recognize your abilities straight away. And that can only help increase your opportunities - at work and in life in general. With increasing legislation, monitoring and assessment of the caring professions, having the right skills and qualifications is becoming essential. Hence, our courses are designed to help you develop the knowledge and skills required – and to give you nationally-recognized qualifications to prove it.

Choosing your course OCR Level 1 NVQ Health and Social Care OCR Level 2 NVQ Health and Social Care OCR Level 3 NVQ Health and Social Care OCR Level 4 NVQ Health and Social Care OCR Assessing Candidates Using a Range of Methods (A1) OCR Conducting Internal Quality Assurance of the Assessment Process (V1) OCR Registered Manager's Award (Adult)

Please visit college website for NVQ’s course fee.

D23 COMMUNICATIONS AND BUSINESS TECHNOLOGY

General English Language

D24 PROGRAMMING AND WEB APPLICATIONS

Entry Requirements There are no formal entry requirements.

D25 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS D26 INFORMATION SYSTEMS BUILDING HIGHER DIPLOMA (Year 2 of Bachelors) H31 MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS

Course Structure The different levels of English Language are as follow: 1. Beginners 2. Elementary 3. Pre- Intermediate

H32 INFORMATION SYSTEMS STRATEGY

4. Intermediate

H33 CONTEMPORARY INFORMATION SYSTEMS DEVELOPMENT

5. Upper Intermediate

H34 DATABASE DEVELOPMENT

6. Proficiency

H35 PROJECT MANAGEMENT H36 BUSINESS INFORMATION SYSTEMS PROJECT DURATION: 1 Year each level LOCATION: London Campus Birmingham Campus COURSE FEES: £ 3,000 per Year (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

6. Advance

Classes typically have 18-20 students. Students may work in groups, in pairs or individually and need to complete course work outside the class. There is an emphases on student participation in activities, both inside and outside the class. he course duration can be either 3 or 6 months.

Vocabolary

Grammer

Speaking

Pronunciation

Reading

Writting

Listening

Assessment The assessment focuses on gathering evidence that the canidate can listen and respond, speak to communicate and engage in discussion.

Progression The English Language Certificate is officially recognized by thousands of employers, universities and government departments.

Course Fees 3 months £ 800 (excluding Registration and Examinations fee) 6 months £ 1,500 (excluding Registration and Examinations fee) 1 year £ 2,500 (excluding Registration and Examinations fee)

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If you are an overseas student and have obtained a visa to study at FUTURES College, then under no circumstances you can: 1. Claim for a refund/transfer of your fee paid to the College either in full or partly.

2. Get an admission in any other Institute for studies without notifying us two weeks in advance. If you do not attend the classes for a continuous period of two weeks, then the College may be under obligation to report the Immigration Services non-attendance.

Should you become a student at FUTURES College, it will be a term of your contract with the College that it will take all reasonable steps to provide the educational services described in its current Prospectus and other promotional material. However, the College cannot guarantee to provide these services to you, since industrial action or circumstances beyond the College’s control may from time to time interfere with its ability to provide educational services. In such circumstances, FUTURES College will take reasonable steps to minimize any disruption to your education.

FUTURES College reserves the right, at all times and without notice: 1. To make changes to the details of the course advertised in the current Prospectus/website as it considers reasonable in all circumstances, including changes in award title content or personnel and 2. To cancel the course where the number of persons enrolled for it at any time is insufficient for the College to justify providing the course.

PAYMENT OF FEES As a prospective student you should be aware that you yourself are responsible for meeting your fees, any additional costs related to your studies and your living expenses throughout your course.

You should begin to make necessary financial arrangements now if you have not already done that. The following information about paying fees represents only the part of the College’'d5s regulations most relevant to the students.

OVERSEAS STUDENTS • All the overseas students applying for admission in FUTURES College in any course have to pay the minimum initially agreed fee in order to issue them the admissions.

• The College will retain a non-refundable administration fee whether or not the student obtains the visa. Under no circumstances, can the students claim this fee back.

• The refundable part of the fee will be paid to the student if he/she provides a complete evidence of his/her visa refusal. The College can process it quickly, only if the student provides the evidence as soon as possible. The College reserves the right to retain the fees if it is not claimed back in four months time of issuing the final acceptance letter. The fees can be re-adjusted in the next semester if advised so by the student.

• If a student gets a visa, under no circumstances is he allowed by the College to claim back his fee either in full or partly.

• All the overseas students must report to the College reception the next working day after arriving here in the U.K. Failing to do so will allow us to take necessary legal action against him. This can be either informing the Home Office about the absence of the student or expelling the name of the student.

ACCOMODATION If you are applying for an accommodation to be provided by the College, you have to confirm your booking at least three weeks prior to coming here. A minimum of one-week deposit is required to confirm the booking of a room in one of our private hostels. Moreover, after arriving here in the U.K, the student has to give another deposit of three weeks before starting living in the accommodation.

Students can reserve the accommodation and confirm their bookings by e-mailing their queries to accommodation@futurescollege.org.uk AIRPORT PICK-UP FUTURES College can provide its students a pickup service from the airport provided if the student informs us in advance at least two weeks before his/her arrival. This is usually charged on a cost-to-cost basis. Queries can be submitted at the College telephone number or at pickup@futurescollege.ork.uk

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Referral (careers) London campus: Trocoll House, Wakering Road, Barking, Essex IG11 8PD Tel: +44(0)20 8591 4965

Birmingham campus: 1206 Stratford Road, Hall Green, Birmingham B28 8HN Tel: +44(0)12 1778 1585

Fax: +44(0)20 8594 7968 web: www.futurescollege.org.uk Email: info@futurescollege.org.uk