Diploma in Business

Diploma Programmes

Business

Progresses to Year 3 of the MA in Social Sciences (Business and Management).

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Overview

The Diploma in Business provides you with a fast track route into Year 3 of the University of Glasgow's MA in Social Sciences (Business and Management). It equips you with subject related knowledge, together with English Language capabilities and higher level study skills, designed to ensure that you progress with confidence and every chance of success.

Entry Criteria

You will either have completed the Foundation Certificate in Business at Glasgow International College, or you will have an equivalent qualification. Equivalent qualifications must include some study of Economics.

Subject Module

Programme outline

Six modules:

Quantitative Methods for Business and Management
Business Economics in a Global Environment
Business Information Systems
Marketing in the Operational Context
Strategy and Business Development
Economic and Social History

If you enter the Diploma programme directly (ie without having taken the Foundation Certificate first) will take two additional Academic Skills workshops.

English language tuition is also provided for students who need it.

All modules are specifically designed to meet the needs of international students. They are taught with your progression to the University of Glasgow in mind.

Progression Route

Progression Routes

Students that successfully complete the Diploma in Business to the required level are guaranteed fast-track admission into Year 3 of the 4-year BA (Hons) Global Business.

The BA in Global Business will build on your knowledge and understanding of business, economics and management acquired via the Diploma. It will allow you the opportunity to shape your degree through elective choices drawn from subjects such as entrepreneurship, knowledge management, managing change and the art of influencing.