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Guide to Undergraduate and Postgraduate Study
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712777
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About Business and Management
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Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration
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Foundation Degree in Business Administration
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Foundation Degree in Management
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What’s next?
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UCAS Tariff
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Our Courses
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Foundation Degree in Management of Hospitality 7
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Foundation Degree in Management of Sport
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BA (Hons) in Management
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BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality
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BA (Hons) in Management of Sport
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Postgraduate Certificate in Management
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Postgraduate Diploma in Management
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Master of Business Administration (MBA)
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We offer a range of programmes for those interested in studying a higher education qualification in business or management. The College provides students with high quality teaching, vocationally specific content, transferable employability skills and the opportunity to gain a highly recognised qualification for their chosen career sector. The structure of the courses, with excellent access to tutor support, ensures that students are fully supported throughout every stage of their studies. Excellent facilities for higher education study provide a great learning environment.
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A team of dedicated lecturers, who work in a range of business sectors, are on hand to help students build their knowledge for their chosen pathway. Recent students have commented “The quality of lecturers and their past experiences are a real strength of the programmes.�
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Certificate of Higher Education in Business Administration Work for skills to get skills for work! A practical vocational course to prepare students for work in business administration.
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
1 year full-time 2 years part-time
UCAS Code
N191 (full-time)
Course Code ZC1CHBAP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements The minimum requirement is for 60 UCAS points achieved through A Levels, or an equivalent qualification and 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including maths and English or Functional Skills equivalent. Students without formal qualifications but with appropriate work experience will be considered individually. Students whose first language is not English will require an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Discretionary literacy and IT competency tests may be required.
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Who is this course for?
What our graduates do
This course is designed for anyone preparing for a new career in administration, or already working in the area and wanting to upgrade their skills and knowledge. For individuals wanting a challenging career in business administration and also wanting to develop skills in office management.
Our previous graduates work in a variety of administration roles in a number of industries including the NHS, local Government, education, hospitality, insurance and customer service. Roles and responsibilities vary but all require graduates to use the transferable skills acquired during the programme.
Course description This one year (full-time) or two years (part-time) course offers a comprehensive higher level qualification which is entirely vocationally led. This programme combines theory and practical tasks to develop communication and office administration skills. Transferable skills that are of key importance for the workplace will be developed, for example teamwork, organisational skills and self confidence.
Work placements with key employers in Colchester and London prepare students for employment and the modules covered allow students to progress to year two of the Foundation Degree.
Course content Modules include: Managing Administration • IT for Administration • Communication Methods and Skills • Introduction to HR: Recruitment and Record Keeping • Financial Control • Administration for Business Events and Travel • Skills for Study and Work • Investigative Project
The course helped me in a managerial role at work in terms of confidence and problem solving.
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Foundation Degree in Business Administration A practical vocational course to prepare students for work in business administration, or progression on to the BA (Hons) Management programme.
Who is this course for? This course is designed for anyone preparing for a new career in administration, or already working in the area and wanting to upgrade their skills and knowledge. It is suited to those wanting a challenging career in business administration and also wanting to develop skills in office management.
Course description This two year (four years part-time) vocational degree will provide students with the skills and abilities to work at a senior level in administration. It also provides a platform from which to progress into management. This programme combines theory and practical tasks to develop IT, communication and office administration skills. In year two, students will also gain an understanding of the wider business environment and carry out a research project. Transferable skills that are of key importance for the workplace will be developed throughout the course, for example teamwork, organisational skills and self confidence.
Course content Modules include: Year one
Work placements with key employers in Colchester and London prepare students for employment. The programme also prepares students for progression onto the BA (Hons) Management final year. Year two Business Research • Event and Project Management • IT Solutions for Managing Information • Managing Customers and Clients • Managing the Contemporary Business Environment • Leadership and Personal Development • Professional Practice
What our graduates do On achieving the Foundation Degree many students progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) in Management. After graduation students have gained employment in organisations such as Colchester Borough Council, Allianz Global, Trinity House, Walker Hamill, Colchester Zoo, The Minories Gallery, Colchester Institute, Royal Air Force, and Santander. Many students maintain part-time jobs whilst studying to enhance their employment opportunities.
Managing Administration • IT for Administration • Communication Methods and Skills • Introduction to HR: Recruitment and Record Keeping • Financial Control • Administration for Business Events and Travel • Skills for Study and Work • Investigative Project
Lots of good lecturers who are enthusiastic and helpful about what they teach, and they push everyone to do as well as possible. Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
2 years full-time 4 years part-time
UCAS Code
N190 (full-time)
Course Code ZC1FDBAP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements Typically, students on this course will have 100 UCAS Points. The minimum requirement is for 60 UCAS points achieved through A Levels, or an equivalent qualification, and 4 GCSEs (grades A*-C) including maths and English or Functional Skills equivalent. Students without formal qualifications but with appropriate work experience will be considered individually. Students whose first language is not English will require an IELTS score of 6.0 or equivalent. Discretionary literacy and IT competency tests may be required. Validated by
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Foundation Degree in Management Our Foundation Degree in Management provides the best of both worlds; across the two year degree (full-time) students will gain valuable work experience and an academic qualification. The transferable employability skills developed throughout this programme will assist students in gaining employment across a wide range of industries. Small group sizes ensures that every student is fully supported throughout each stage of their degree journey.
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
2 years full-time 4 years part-time
UCAS Code
N101 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2FDMNP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements Although the vast majority of students joining the Foundation Degree programme have over 100 UCAS points, the minimum entry is 60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability. Direct entry into the second year of study is available to students Validated by
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Who is this course for?
Course content
This course is for individuals who are passionate and interested in the field of management. Students must be committed to embracing our aim of improving employability skills through various practical management exercises in areas such as decision making, taking part in interviews and running a small business.
Year one
Course description
Modules include:
The Foundation Degree programme provides the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge. The team of lecturers brings the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to the needs of the industry. These connections with industry ensure that the vocational relevance and contemporary nature of the programme is maintained. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme. In addition to the two days at College, students will be required to undertake one day per week in a work placement. Many students chose to do their work experience with their current part-time employers, but if this is not suitable, all students are supported with finding suitable work placements.
My own personal development has greatly improved. I’ve been given many opportunities in terms of work placements while on the course, I was given a placement at HSBC and there I was able to put the theory into practice.
Year one of the degree programme is designed to introduce students to a range of management areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible. Introduction to Management • Management Skills • Business and the Business Environment • Consumer Behaviour • Investigative Project
Year two Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one, developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.
Modules include: Small Business Management • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues) • Professional Practice
What our graduates do Upon successful achievement of the Foundation Degree in Management, the vast majority of students progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) Management. Upon graduation students have gained employment in organisations such as Fred Olsen, Barclays Bank, Halfords, Le Talbooth, University of Essex, Tesco and the NHS. Some students have used their degrees to become teachers in schools and colleges. Over 90% of students on this programme manage part-time jobs, which helps to ensure that, upon graduation, they either progress within their existing organisations or maintain part-time positions using this as a platform to then seek full-time employment.
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Foundation Degree in Management of Hospitality This course will develop the essential employability skills and knowledge required for a successful management career within the hospitality industry.
Who is this course for? This course is for individuals keen to progress from operational roles and who are committed to developing their management and leadership skills in the hospitality industry.
Course description This Foundation Degree programme provides students with the opportunity to develop and practice managerial skills and knowledge applied to the hospitality and service industries. The Management team of lecturers brings the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to the needs of the industry. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme. In addition to the two days at College, students will be required to undertake one day per week in a work placement. Many students chose to do their work experience with their current part-time employers, but if this is not suitable, students will be supported with finding suitable work placements.
Course content
The lecturers bring the workplace into the learning environment. Year two Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one, developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.
Modules include: Professional Practice • Accommodation and Facilities Management • Food and Beverage Management • Small Business Management • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)
What our graduates do On achieving the Foundation Degree, the vast majority of students progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality. Upon graduation, students have gained successful employment in organisations such as Fred Olsen, Le Talbooth, Milsoms and Prested Hall.
Year one
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
2 years full-time 4 years part-time
UCAS Code
N227 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2FDMHP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements 60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.
The first year of the Foundation Degree programme is designed to introduce students to a range of management and hospitality subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.
Modules include: Introduction to Management • Hospitality Industry • Food and Beverage Studies • Business and the Business Environment • Consumer Behaviour • Investigative Project
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
The approach of the staff was brilliant in every aspect of my studies.
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Foundation Degree in Management of Sport This course will give students the opportunity to develop management knowledge in the sports industry and, importantly, the necessary employability skills required to be successful in their chosen management career.
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
2 years full-time 4 years part-time
UCAS Code
N225 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2FDMSP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements 60 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.
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Who is this course for?
Course content
This is ideal for individuals who have the desire to progress and the aspiration to manage a gym, be a manager in a leisure centre, work in sports development or have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to start their own sports business. The full-time Foundation Degree allows students to gain these industry specific management skills in two years.
Year one
Course description The Foundation Degree in Management of Sport programme provides the opportunity to develop and practice managerial skills and knowledge applied to the variety of sports industries. The team of lecturers delivering this programme are all experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry which includes the Team Manager of Great Britain U20 Men’s Basketball Team, the Sports Development Manager and Time Warner. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme. In addition to the two days at College, students will be required to undertake one day per week in a work placement. Many students choose to do their work experience with their current part-time employers, but if this is not suitable, students are supported with finding suitable work placements.
Excellent industry visits enrich learning and have included trips to the Olympic Village.
The first year of the Foundation Degree programme is designed to introduce students to a range of management and sport subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.
Modules include: Introduction to Management • Exercise and Health • Sports Development • Coaching Skills • Business and the Business Environment • Investigative Project
Year two Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level. Professional Practice
Modules include: • Community Sports Development • Sports Marketing • Coaching Processes and Issues • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)
What our graduates do On achieving the Foundation Degree, the vast majority of students then progress onto the final year of the BA (Hons) in Management of Sport and, upon graduation, students have gained successful employment in a range of private, public and charitable organisations.
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BA (Hons) in Management Our BA (Hons) in Management programme provides an excellent platform from which to launch a management career. The transferable employability skills developed throughout this programme will enable students to gain employment and have a successful career across a wide range of industries. Small group sizes ensures that students are fully supported throughout each stage of their degree journey.
Who is this course for?
Year two
This course is for those who are passionate and interested in the field of management. Individuals must be dedicated in their commitment to learning all aspects of this exciting, ever changing, 24/7 business world.
Managing International Business • Small Business Management • Personal Development Planning and Reflective Management • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)
Course description This BA (Hons) in Management programme provides students with the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge throughout the programme. The Management team of lecturers brings the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to the needs of the industry. The team delivering the programme are all experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry which includes Vodaphone, Ministry of Defence, Jaeger, Time Warner, NHS and Lloyds of London. These connections ensure that the vocational relevance and contemporary nature of the programme is maintained. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the lecturers and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme.
Course content Modules include: Year one Introduction to Management • Management Skills • Business and the Business Environment • Consumer Behaviour • Interaction and Design in Business Presentation
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
Year three Strategic Management • Business Ethics and Corporate Governance • Performance and Reward Management • Digital Marketing • Undergraduate Dissertation
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
UCAS Code
N200 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2BAMNP01 (part-time)
A choice of: Conference and Events Management or Managing Diversity
Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time)
What our graduates do
Entry Requirements
On graduating, previous students have gained successful employment in organisations such as Fred Olsen, Barclays Bank, Halfords, Le Talbooth, University of Essex, Tesco and the NHS. Some students have used their degrees to become teachers in schools and colleges. Having achieved the Honours Degree, other students have then progressed onto Master’s programmes. Over 90% of students on this programme manage part-time jobs, which helps to ensure that, upon graduation, they either progress within their existing organisations or maintain their part-time positions using this as a platform to then seek full-time employment.
120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability. Direct entry into the second year of study is available to students who have gained the HNC in Business. Direct entry into the final year of study is available to students who have gained the Foundation Degree in Management or Business Administration at Colchester Institute. Validated by
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BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality This course is designed to develop the essential skills and knowledge required to have a successful management career in the hospitality industry. It will bring to life all the elements involved in management with a focus on the hospitality and service sector.
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
UCAS Code
N226 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2BAMHP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements 120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.
Who is this course for?
Year two
This course is for individuals keen to progress from operational roles and who are committed to developing their management and leadership skills in the hospitality industry through a higher education degree.
Managing International Business • Accommodation and Facilities Management • Food and Beverage Management • Small Business Management • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)
Course description This BA (Hons) in Management of Hospitality programme provides students with the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge applied to the hospitality and service industries. The Management team of lecturers brings the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to the needs of the industry. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team and further emphasises the dedication to maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme. Students are required to attend College for two full days per week ensuring that they have time out of College for study and for developing important work experience portfolio. A variety of learning styles are used with an emphasis placed on relating theory to practice. Critical enquiry and problem-solving abilities will be exercised through a combination of practice, lectures, seminars, tutorials and student-led learning.
Year three Conference and Events Management • Strategic Management • Hospitality Operations Management • Contemporary Issues in International Hospitality and Management • Digital Marketing • Undergraduate Dissertation
What our graduates do Upon graduation, students have gained successful employment in organisations such as Fred Olson, Le Talbooth, Milsoms, Prested Hall, the Radisson Hotel Group and other hospitality graduate programmes. Some students have used their degrees to become teachers in schools and colleges, or work in conference and event management. Over 90% of students on this programme manage part-time jobs, which helps to ensure that upon graduation they either progress within their existing organisations or maintain their part-time positions using this as a platform to seek full-time employment.
Course content Validated by
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Modules include: Year one Introduction to Management • Hospitality Industry • Food and Beverage Studies • Business and the Business Environment • Consumer Behaviour • Interaction and Design in Business Presentation
Working with award winning restaurants is a real bonus.
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BA (Hons) in Management of Sport This course will develop the essential skills and knowledge required for a successful management career in the sports industry.
Who is this course for?
Modules include:
This course is for individuals who have the desire to manage a gym, be a manager in a leisure centre, work in sports development, or have an entrepreneurial flair and wish to start up their own sports business.
Introduction to Management • Exercise and Health • Sports Development • Coaching Skills • Business and the Business Environment
Year two
Course description
Year two is designed to build on the knowledge of year one, developing problem solving analytical and evaluative skills to a higher level.
This BA (Hons) in Management of Sport programme provides students with the opportunity to develop management skills and knowledge applied to the variety of sports industries. The team of lecturers delivering the programme are experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry which includes the Team Manager of Great Britain U20 Men’s Basketball Team, the Sports Development Manager and Time Warner. The focus of the course is on management. Students will benefit from a lecturing team that, in addition to those mentioned above, come from a wide range of industries. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication to maintaining the vocational relevance of the degree programme.
Modules include: Managing International Business • Community Sports Development • Sports Marketing • Coaching Processes and Issues • Contemporary Management Functions and Processes (which includes Marketing • Human Resources • Management Accounting • Contemporary Issues)
Year three The final year of the programme will further develop the skills of critical reasoning along with developing the skills required of an independent learner.
Modules include:
The team’s commitment in providing students with the best opportunity to have a successful career was summed up well by an industry expert who recognised that a key success factor of the programme was its vocational nature and links with industry.
Planning and Performance for Sports Development • Fitness Assessment and Exercise Prescription • Digital Marketing • Performance Coaching • Strategic Management • Undergraduate Dissertation
Course content
What our graduates do
Year one
Upon graduation, recent students have gained successful employment in organisations in roles such as FA Sports Development Officer, FE Sports Co-ordinator, Sports Marketing and employment with the Sports Trust in Disability Sport.
The first year of the degree programme is designed to introduce a range of management and subject areas and to develop the important academic skills needed in order to get the best degree possible.
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
Course Type Full-time Part-time Duration
3 years full-time 6 years part-time
UCAS Code
N222 (full-time)
Course Code ZC2BAMSP01 (part-time) Applications Via UCAS (full-time) Direct to Colchester Institute (part-time) Entry Requirements 120 UCAS points plus GCSE maths and English (grades A*-C), or equivalent, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or ABE Certificate in Business. Applicants without the above criteria will be interviewed to assess academic suitability.
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Postgraduate Certificate in Management Gaining the PGCIM is the first step to achieving the widely recognised MBA qualification. However, alone the PGCIM presents a well respected postgraduate level qualification in management which is recognised by employers who appreciate the challenge in terms of both academic knowledge and the vocational application to modern business environments.
Who is this course for? Course Type
Part-time
Duration
1 year
Course Code ZC2PCMNP01 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Normally a minimum of two years employment in supervisory, management or professional posts. Applicants should possess a good Honours Degree or similar management qualification. Applicants with substantial management and professional experience, who lack the above academic qualification, may also be accepted onto the programme.
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Students joining the PGCIM in the main are in full-time work and come from a range of both the private sector and public sector, sharing a mix in the size of the organisations represented. Organisations include the NHS, Chelmsford Borough Council, Carillion, BT, Terence Higgins Trust, Fläkt Woods, University of Essex, Ingleton Wood, Charles Derby UK Financial Advisors and BNP Paribas Bank. This course is for students who are passionate and dedicated to developing their personal skills and knowledge. They will be keen to network with other professionals sharing their expertise and experiences of the business environment. Individuals will be proactive in learning about contemporary business issues and how these impact on their professional role. Importantly students will join the programme due to a strong desire to progress, whether that is in an existing organisation or indeed with an alternative reputable organisation.
Course description The PGCIM is a qualification in its own right and is the first stage of the full MBA programme. Limiting the time away from work as much as possible, students will be required to attend College for one afternoon and evening per week. Where this is difficult a blended and flexible learning approach can be taken, further reducing time away from work. The programme delivery team bring the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to business needs. The team delivering the programme are all experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry. These connections ensure that the vocational relevance and contemporary nature of the programme is maintained. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication to maintaining
the vocational relevance of the PGCIM programme. Industry speakers and visits have included Fitness Express, Chartered Management Institute, Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Severalls Business Park Construction Site, Maersk and business consultants.
Course content Modules include: Business Environment • Reflective Management and Leadership • Financial Management • Marketing
What our graduates do The vast majority of professionals undertaking the PGCIM progress directly on to the second stage of the MBA the Postgraduate Diploma in Management (PGDIM). In the rare exception to this, graduates are likely to benefit in terms of career progression within their organisation, plus versatility in terms of mastering new professional knowledge and cross functional working.
We are proud to announce that we have a 100% achievement rate across our PGCIM programme.
Great support from staff. Thoroughly enjoyed my placement, it helped put learnt skills into practice www.colchester.ac.uk
Postgraduate Diploma in Management Gaining the PGDIM is the second step to achieving the widely recognised MBA qualification. However, alone it presents a well respected postgraduate level qualification in management which is recognised by employers who appreciate the challenge in terms of both academic knowledge and the vocational application to modern business environments. We are proud to announce that we have a 100% achievement rate across our PGDIM programme.
Who is this course for? Students joining the PGDIM are generally in full-time work and come from a range of both the private sector and public sector, sharing a mix in the size of the organisations represented. Organisations include the NHS, Chelmsford Borough Council, Carillion, BT, Terence Higgins Trust, Fläkt Woods, University of Essex, Ingleton Wood, Charles Derby UK Financial Advisors and BNP Paribas Bank. This course is for students who are passionate and dedicated to developing their personal skills and knowledge. They will be keen to network with other professionals sharing their expertise and experiences of the business environment. Students will be proactive in learning about contemporary business issues and how these impact on their professional role. Importantly, they will join the programme due to a strong desire to progress, whether that is in an existing organisation or indeed with an alternative reputable organisation.
Course description The PGDIM is a qualification in its own right and is the second stage of the full MBA programme. Limiting the time away from work as much as possible, students will be required to attend College for one afternoon and evening per week. Where this is difficult then a blended and flexible learning approach can be taken, further reducing the time away from work. The programme delivery team bring the workplace into the learning environment ensuring the skills and knowledge developed are aligned to business needs. The team delivering the programme are all experts in their field and importantly maintain their connections with industry. These connections
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
ensure that the vocational relevance and contemporary nature of the programme is maintained. A range of guest speakers and industry visits complement the team of lecturers and further emphasises the dedication the team have in maintaining the vocational relevance of the PGDIM programme. Industry speakers and visits have included Fitness Express, Chartered Management Institute, Wilkin and Sons Ltd, Severalls Business Park Construction Site, Maersk and business consultants. Comments by students included, “I enjoyed sessions with ‘captains of industry’ “.
Course content Modules include: Organisational Behaviour • Managing Information and Decision- Making • Project Management (where the cohort will plan an event that raises money for their chosen charity) • Strategic Management
What our graduates do
Course Type
Part-time
Duration
1 year
Course Code ZC2PDMSP02 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Normal entry requirements are a minimum of two years employment in supervisory, management or professional posts. Applicants should possess a good Honours degree or similar management qualification. Applicants with substantial management and professional experience, who lack the above academic qualification, may also be accepted onto the programme.
The vast majority of professionals undertaking the PGDIM progress directly on to the final stage of the MBA. In the rare exception to this, graduates are likely to benefit in terms of career progression within their organisation, plus versatility in terms of mastering new professional knowledge and cross functional working. Validated by
What I am learning has given me extra confidence in my day to day job. 13
Master of Business Administration (MBA) Gaining an MBA is a widely recognised international qualification, which is well respected by employers who appreciate the size of the challenge in terms of both academic knowledge and the vocational application to modern business environments. We are proud to announce that we have a 100% achievement rate across our MBA programme.
Course Type
Part-time
Duration
3 years
Course Code ZC2MABAP03 Applications Direct to Colchester Institute Entry Requirements Normal entry requirements are a minimum of two years employment in supervisory, management or professional posts. Applicants should possess a good honours degree or similar management qualification. Applicants with substantial management and professional experience, who lack the above academic qualification may also be accepted onto the programme.
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Who is this course for?
Course content
Students joining the MBA in the main are in full-time work and come from a range of both the private sector and public sector. Organisations include the NHS, Chelmsford Borough Council, Carillion, BT, Terence Higgins Trust, Fläkt Woods, University of Essex, Ingleton Wood, Charles Derby UK Financial Advisors and BNP Paribas Bank.
Modules include: Year one
This course is for students who are passionate and dedicated to developing their personal skills and knowledge. Students will be keen to network with other professionals sharing their expertise and experiences of the business environment. Individuals will be proactive in learning about contemporary business issues and how these impact on their professional role. Importantly students will join the programme due to a strong desire to progress, whether that is in an existing organisation or indeed with an alternative reputable organisation.
Business Environment • Reflective Management and Leadership • Financial Management • Marketing
Year two The second stage year two modules are: Organisational Behaviour • Managing Information and Decision-Making • Project Management • Strategic Management
Year three The final stage of the MBA programme is dedicated to the postgraduate dissertation which, with supervisory support, will be led by the student in terms of deciding the management topic and managing the project.
Course description
What our graduates do
The MBA is structured into three stages each of which carries a separate postgraduate award. Across the three stages, professionals will study the essential aspects of business. Limiting the time away from work as much as possible, students will be required to attend College for one afternoon and evening per week. Our Management External Examiner commented that, “Learning opportunities are excellent at Colchester Institute, these conditions are ideal to enable appropriate standards to be met. Teaching is clearly very good and attuned to the needs of the students; there are ample learning opportunities owing to the meld of theory and practice.”
The MBA will provide successful graduates with substantial benefits in terms of career progression and promotion within their organisation, plus versatility in terms of mastering new professional knowledge and cross functional working. On achievement of the MBA, those wishing to remain in education can progress onto a PhD programme.
The benefits from studying at Colchester Institute were that tuition was on tap, response to telephone calls was excellent and the personal touch was brilliant. www.colchester.ac.uk
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
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Applying to UCAS Applications Customer Services department The Admissions team within our Customer Services department is available on (01206) 712000 to help you make an application or discuss entry or course requirements.
Colchester Institute will usually consider late applications received after the appropriate deadline and 30th June 2015 and through Clearing if places remain available.
Applying for a place
Deferred entry
All applications for entry to Colchester Institute full-time higher education courses must be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). The UCAS code is shown next to the course details.
Colchester Institute accepts applications for students looking to defer entry until September 2016 for all courses. Any student applying for deferred entry would be required to meet the conditions of their offer by 31st August 2015.
Direct applications
How to apply
You may apply directly to Colchester Institute using one of our own application forms ONLY IF:
All applications for entry to courses are made online using UCAS. Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. The UCAS code for Colchester Institute is CINST C75.
(a) it is your intention to study part-time or (b) you are currently undertaking a full-time degree at Colchester Institute and wish to transfer internally to another degree or (c) you are applying for postgraduate study.
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UCAS will receive applications for entry in 2015 from 1st September 2014. You are advised to apply as soon as possible and preferably before the first UCAS deadline of 15th January 2015. Art and Design courses at Colchester Institute have a deadline of 24th March 2015.
Applicants from outside the United Kingdom Overseas applicants can apply online using UCAS Apply via the UCAS website www.ucas.com. If you do not have access to the Internet, please contact the UCAS Customer Relations Team on +44 (0)870 1122211.
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WELFARE
CAREER GUIDANCE
Student Loans and Grants
UCAS application fee The application fee for 2015 was not available at the time of going to CLASSROOM LEARNING print. The fee for 2014 was £23 for a multiple application and £12 for a SUPPORT single choice. To confirm the application fees for 2015 please visit the UCAS website www.ucas.com for more information. Employed applicants If you are to be sponsored by your employer to study on a course with a UCAS code, you must apply through UCAS. INDIVIDUAL UCAS contact details
SUPPORT PLANNING
UCAS, Rosehill, New Barn Lane, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 3LZ. Telephone 0870 1122211.
Fees Major Government reforms to student finance commenced in 2012-2013 resulting in universities and colleges being able to charge variable fees. Universities and colleges that want to charge more than the basic fee (level not yet set for 2015-2016) must provide additional support to promote access to disadvantaged students. At the time of printing, Colchester Institute had not set course fees and support levels for 2015-2016. Once we have done so, we will update the fees pages on our website. We therefore recommend you consult our website for this information before you submit your UCAS application for entry to study in autumn 2015. These changes apply to UK and EU students wishing to study higher education in England.
Course Enquiries: (01206) 712000
FINANCE
How much money will I need and how do I get it? Budgeting for student life is a tricky thing. The key is to be aware of the student loans and grants that are available to you, and to make sure you apply for them in good time. These can include Tuition Fee Loans, Maintenance Loans and Grants, and Disabled Students Allowance. CHILDCARE
For more information please visit the Student Finance Website at www.gov.uk/studentfinance or call 0845 300 5090. For full-time courses you apply for student finance from the January before youSTUDENT start your studies, LIFE you don’t need to wait until your UCAS offers have been made. For part-time courses, applications open in August. Is there any other money I can get? As well as student loans and grants, some students may be eligible for financial support through Access to Learning Funds which provides discretionary support to certain categories of student. If you think your financial circumstances might prevent you from attending a full-time or part-time higher education course, our Student Finance team offers information on all aspects of student finance, including the application procedures. Please contact the team on (01206) 712293 for further information.
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In this prospectus you will find the entry criteria for our courses, quoted in UCAS points. The table below shows how many UCAS points each of the most common qualifications are worth. The Entry Requirements for the individual courses are stated on the course pages, in many cases applications are welcomed from potential students with non-traditional educational backgrounds. For information on the tariffs for other qualifications, please see the UCAS Tariff Tables via the QR code.
BTEC Extended Diploma Diploma
Subsidiary Certificate AS Level A Level Diploma
D* D* D* D* D* D D* D D D D D DDM D M M D* D* D* D M M M D D M M P DM M P P M M D* A* P P P M P D A B P P M C D* D A D B P M C E D P E 18 18
Points Score 420 400 380 360 320 280 260 240 200 160 140 120 100 80 70 60 50 40 30 20 www.colchester.ac.uk
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PGCE
Cert Ed
BA (Hons)
Foundation
and
Training
BSc (Hons)
Course Early Years ✪ ✪ Music Education ✪ Certificate in Education ✪ (Further Education and Skills Sector) Professional Graduate Certificate in Education ✪ (Further Education and Skills Sector) Certificate of Continuing Education ✪ (Teaching Literacy and ESOL) Certificate of Continuing Education ✪ (Teaching Numeracy)
Course Electrical Engineering (Power) Electronics Engineering Engineering (Mechanical)
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HND
ineering
HNC
Eng
MA
BA (Hons)
Arts
HNC/D
Course Performing Creative Media Production (Moving Image) ✪ Photography ✪ ✪ Technical Theatre ✪ ✪ Course Popular Music ✪ ✪ Film Music and Soundtrack Production ✪ Creative Performance (Acting) Music Education ✪ Musical Theatre Technical Theatre MA Music ✪
Foundation
Foundation
Years
Teacher
MA
BA (Hons)
Foundation
Digital Media
Music
Early
BA (Hons)
Foundation
HND
Dip HE
and
BA (Hons)
IT
Course IT Systems and Applications (Subject to Validation)
Foundation
and
Computing
Cert HE
Course Business Administration ✪ ✪ ✪ Management ✪ ✪ Management of Hospitality ✪ ✪ Management of Sport ✪ ✪ Postgraduate Certificate in ✪ Management Postgraduate Diploma in ✪ Management Business Administration (MBA) ✪
Course Person-Centred Counselling ✪ Counselling Studies ✪ Health and Social Care ✪ ✪ Management of Sport ✪ ✪
and
MA
PGD
PGC
BA (Hons)
Foundation
HND
HNC
Cert HE
and
Management
Sport
HNC
Course Construction ✪ Construction and the Built Environment ✪ (Building Services Engineering) Construction Management ✪ Construction Management ✪ (Commercial Management) Construction Management ✪ (Site Management)
Counselling Health
Business
HNC
Cert HE
struc
HNC/D
Course Art and Design ✪ Art and Design with Foundation Year ✪ 3D Design and Craft ✪ Fashion and Textiles ✪ Fine Art ✪ Graphic Design ✪ Photography ✪ ✪ Art, Design and the Book ✪ Contemporary Art and Professional Practice ✪ Sculptural Practice ✪
Con
tion
Master
BA (Hons)
Foundation
and
Art
Design
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