Program Overview

Introduction to the FdA Contemporary Business Program

The FdA Contemporary Business program is offered by the University Centre Somerset College Group, in partnership with the University of Plymouth. This program is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of contemporary business practices, equipping them with the skills and knowledge necessary to succeed in today's fast-paced business environment.

Course Details

• Duration: 2 years
• Course Type: Full-time, with a part-time route available
• Study Location: Strode College (Street)

Year 1 Core Modules

• Organisational Behaviour and Change: Introduces the concept of organisational behaviour, its origins, developments, and applications in contemporary business.
• Contemporary Business Environment: Explores the diverse contexts of contemporary business, including local, national, and global case studies.
• Marketing Principles and Practice: Covers the concepts that underpin marketing as both a business philosophy and a functional activity.
• Financial Interpretation for Business: Develops an understanding of the main sources of finance available to organisations and the importance of financial planning and budgeting.
• Introduction to Research Methods: Provides students with the knowledge and skills required to carry out an academic or applied research project.
• Professional Business Practice: Enables students to demonstrate the qualities and transferable skills necessary for relevant employment.

Final Year Core Modules

• Human Resource Management: Develops awareness and appreciation of the processes and functions of Human Resource Management.
• Entrepreneurial Thought and Innovation: Focuses on principal theories and concepts of entrepreneurship, analysing the link between innovation, opportunity, and entrepreneurship.
• International Perspectives to Management and Leadership: Supports students' preparation for leadership and the practice of management within a global environment.
• Financial Decision Making and Accounting for Business: Introduces accounting as the measurement, recording, and communication of financial information for business decision-making.
• Independent Research Project: Builds upon acquired knowledge and understanding of research methods, undertaking a research project relevant to contemporary business or professional interest.
• Business Sustainability and Contemporary Challenge: Considers the importance of the sustainability agenda and its role and impact upon business operations.

Fees, Costs, and Funding

For information on fees and funding, please contact the college directly. Note that tuition fee prices are subject to change, and the UK Government has indicated that further fee increases may be announced.

Progression Routes

Completing this course enables progression onto related courses and programs with the University of Plymouth, including:

• BA (Hons) Human Resource Management
• BA (Hons) International Business Management

Partnership with University Centre Somerset College Group

The University of Plymouth has developed partnerships with institutions to make higher education more accessible. This partnership enables students to enroll for a degree at a partnership institution, offering specialist degrees, unique facilities, and smaller class sizes at a competitive price.

Studying with Strode College

Strode College, located in Street, central Somerset, offers a modern and thriving campus. The foundation degree courses are developed with support and advice from local employers, providing students with relevant skills and knowledge for the workplace.