Economics and Management

Program Overview

The Foundation in Economics and Management program at the University of Leicester Global Study Centre provides a solid foundation in economics and management, preparing students for undergraduate study in related fields. Through a combination of lectures, tutorials, and coursework, students develop essential knowledge, skills, and English language proficiency to succeed in higher education and future careers in finance and business. Upon successful completion, students are guaranteed progression to the first year of their chosen degree at the University of Leicester.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

Overview:

The Foundation in Economics and Management program at the University of Leicester Global Study Centre is designed to provide students with a solid foundation in the disciplines of economics and management. Upon successful completion of the program, students are guaranteed progression to the first year of their chosen degree at the University of Leicester.

Objectives:

• Develop students' fundamental knowledge and understanding of the relevant disciplinary elements in economics and management and related fields.
• Cultivate a broad range of transferable academic literacy, research, and analytical skills to succeed in undergraduate study.
• Ensure that students have attained the prescribed level of English language competence to succeed on specified University of Leicester undergraduate programs in related fields.
• Prepare students to operate effectively and autonomously within the framework of higher education.
• Enhance students' graduate attributes to optimize future employability prospects in a global environment.

Outline:

Structure:

The program consists of two semesters with the following intake dates: January and September.

Course Schedule:

Semester 1

• Academic English and Skills
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business
• Introduction to Management

Semester 2

• Introduction to Marketing
• Academic English and Skills
• Introduction to Accounting and Finance
• Introduction to Economics
• Introduction to Quantitative Methods for Business
• Introduction to Management

Assessment:

Assessment is conducted through a combination of individual coursework (written and oral), group-based projects (written and oral), and examinations. Students must achieve a minimum pass mark of 50% across all modules to successfully progress to the next stage of studies (Year One).

Teaching:

The program is delivered through a combination of small group lectures and group-based tutorial coursework. Students are encouraged to engage in independent study to supplement their learning.

Careers:

The program provides a pathway to a variety of finance and business-related degrees at the University of Leicester, which in turn can lead to a range of career opportunities, including:

• Actuarial analyst
• Chartered accountant
• Compliance officer
• Data analyst
• Economist
• External auditor
• Financial risk analyst
• Investment analyst
• Political risk analyst
• Statistician
• Stockbroker
• Sales manager
• Financial manager
• Computer and Information Systems manager
• Human resources manager
• General manager

Tuition Fees and Payment Information:

Year of studyFees Foundation£16,300 Year One £18,200

• Partner University tuition fees that apply to a student after progression are payable directly to the University and are determined by the University themselves.
Information on those fees and when they may increase are published on the University website:www.le.ac.uk.