Course factsheet
Advanced Level Foundation Business, Finance and Management Pathway The Advanced Level Foundation Business pathway is designed for students who want a rigorously academic pathway to the leading UK universities with very strong reputations for degree courses in subjects such as Management, Finance, Economics, International Business or Marketing.
2. Economics At the end of this module students will: h ave factual knowledge of economics at micro, macro and international levels understand the tools of economic analysis and the problems to which they may be applied understand economics as a discipline and be aware of its links to related subjects have awareness of sources of economics data and be accustomed to using the principal reference sources.
Law
History
Geography
Typical degrees Business Studies Business and Law Accounting and Finance Marketing and Management Banking and International Finance Hospitality & Business Management Arts Management
Most common subject choice
Potential alternative subject choice
Sample timetable (Based on January start) Monday
Wednesday
Thursday
and Statistics
Friday
Business
Mathematics
Lesson 2 Lesson 3
Tuesday Data Handling
Lesson 1
Economics
Economics
Economics
Economics
Communication
Data Handling
and Study Skills
and Statistics
Break Lesson 4 Lesson 5
3. Other module combinations Any combination of modules is possible — other examples for this Pathway are shown above.
Economics
Business Studies
h ave factual knowledge and understanding of the principles of planning a business and raising finance be able to apply knowledge and understanding to problems and issues arising from familiar and non-familiar business situations understand the methods of business analysis to investigate business problems, issues and how to implement strategies for success within business environment evaluate, distinguish between and assess appropriateness of fact and opinion, and judge information from a variety of business sources.
Art & Design
1. Business Studies At the end of this module students will:
Government and Politics
B Typical elective modules
Psychology
B C
Physics
A
The Advanced Level Foundation comprises three components: core study skills modules; elective subject-focused modules; and academic enhancement activities. Together, they provide a complete learning experience that expertly prepares students for the rigours of university study in the UK.
Mathematics (Further)
1. Communication and Study Skills 2. Data Handling and IT
Your total learning experience
Mathematics
study skills modules A Core
Lesson 6
Mathematics
Mathematics
Data Handling Communication
and Statistics
and Study Skills
Mathematics
Mathematics
Lesson 6L Lesson 7
Data Handling
Lesson 8
and Statistics
Mathematics
Business
Economics
Communication and Study Skills
Kings Enterprise
Break Lesson 9
Current Affairs
Communication
Economics
Lesson 10
Club
and Study Skills
Business
Business
Data Handling and Statistics
Course factsheet
Sample alumni success
C Academic enhancement
BMW factory visit University of Reading Business School visit
© Paul Wilkinson
Business students enjoyed a tour of this popular business school, followed by a lecture on ‘Business-Strategic Decline and Renewal’ from one of the university’s professors.
Sample clubs, societies and schemes Student Council
Alexandr Filipov from Kazakhstan. Management Sciences at Loughborough University (#5) Min Fu from China. Business Studies at Lancaster University (#6)
We aim to enhance each college’s community spirit by actively engaging students with leadership development opportunities such as the Student Council and student-driven charity and social events.
Serra Ileri from Turkey. Business and Management at Durham University (#7)
ai Ling Wong from K Hong Kong. Accounting and Finance at Durham University (#7)
Kings Business Enterprise Scheme
Guest lecturers from Lancaster University and Hult Business school Bank of England visit
© Robert King
The Bank of England is the UK's central bank, its role is to deliver monetary and financial stability for the British people. It is a popular excursion destination amongst our Business students. Coca-Cola factory tour
The Kings Enterprise scheme is a great opportunity to find out from visiting business experts what it is like to run a business. Students can form their own company, selling real products and services, issuing shares and appointing people to key functions.
Duke of Edinburgh (DofE) Award Debating Society Current Affairs Club Maths club
Detailed factsheets for each module are available at: kingscolleges.com
Alsajda Bakaj from Albania. Accounting and Finance at the University of Bath (#13) Joanna Loembet from France. Economics and Finance at the University of York (#22)
Zhidan Tan from China. Accounting and Finance at the University of Surrey (#23) Jingxuan Li from China. Accounting and Finance at the University of Leicester (#38)
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Coca-Cola is one of the biggest brands in the world and our students get to see what goes into the production first-hand on a factory tour, and in a follow-up presentation. The visit is designed to give them a unique insight into manufacturing.
Xintong Xu from China. Accounting and Finance at the University of Leeds (#11)
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Maths Club enables students to explore the different ways in which Maths can be applied to the real world, including business contexts. Students use and develop their problem solving skills by solving puzzles and playing games.
Zhomart Ablassanov from Kazakhstan. Accounting and Finance at the University of Kent (#55)
Typical career options
Banking Finance International Business Management Consultancy Marketing
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Sample visits and excursions