University Foundation in Business and Management Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Tourism

Navitas Group - Hertfordshire International College (HIC) at University of Hertfordshire

UK,England

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48 Months

Duration

CAD 13,500/year

Tuition Fee

CAD 0 FREE

Application Fee

Sep 2024

Apply Date

UK, England

Type: University

Location Type: Urban

Founded: 1992

Total Students: 24,000 +

Int. Students: 3,000 +

Campus Detail

Main Campus Address

College Ln, Hatfield AL10 9AB, United Kingdom

University Foundation in Business and Management Leading to Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Business and Tourism

Program Overview

University Foundation in Business and Management Stage1 at Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is designed to prepare you for entry to university-level program. During Stage 1 you will complete a range of modules relevant to your chosen degree, as well as modules concentrating on the skills that are vital for University level education such as Critical Thinking.

A Foundation pathway is available for students who:

  • Don’t meet the entry requirements to enter university level study directly (but hold GCSE level qualifications)
  • Feel that additional support at the start of university studies will help them stand a better chance of success
  • Have been away from studies for a period of time
  • Come from a different academic environment to that of the UK
  • Require additional English language training

If you fall into any of the above categories, choosing an undergraduate pathway at Hertfordshire International College (HIC) is the right decision. Depending on your academic needs here at Hertfordshire International College (HIC).

Progressing from Foundation

Stage 1 will be the first stage in the 4 stage process. Meaning that on successful completion of stage 1 you will seamlessly progress to stage 2, which is the first year of a bachelor’s degree. There is no need to reapply, you will simply just progress between each stage until you reach the final stage and graduate with a degree from Hertfordshire International College (HIC)

BA (Hons) Business and Tourism

  • Gain the skills and expertise you need to start a career in the dynamic and challenging tourism industry.
  • Develop a firm understanding of the role of organisations in society.
  • Develop your knowledge in a broad range of business areas.

What's the course about?

  • The course looks in depth at a range of core business areas, including accounting, marketing, operations and human resources. At the same time, you’ll gain a specialism in tourism, in which you’ll explore career planning in the tourism industry, passenger tourism transport, visitor attraction management, strategic tourism planning and responsible tourism. There's also the chance to travel and experience different cultures and study tourism’s impact on domestic and international destinations.

What will I study?

  • Alongside traditional teaching methods of lectures, seminars and tutorials, we operate a web-based student support system called StudyNet where you can expect to find a range of material and communications about every module.
  • The teaching method for most modules on the course is a one hour lecture followed by a one hour seminar. Typically, a new topic will be introduced in each lecture. The seminars provide an opportunity to discuss and obtain feedback on the topic introduced in the previous week's lecture. Usually, assessment is split between coursework and examination. Coursework may take a variety of forms and could be individual or group work.