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ETC’s Business University Foundation Programme

Here at ETC International College, we provide a business university foundation programme for you to get into the university of your choice. Study hard, learn the language and focus on the course aspects to enter a business degree course at university.

The university foundation programme for business lasts for 24 weeks. Each unit has 60 hours of teaching and a recommendation of 40 hours per unit of personal study time. By the end of the business university foundation programme, students will develop the language, study skills and subject knowledge relating to the field of business.

The ETC Business University Foundation Programme is aimed at students wishing to enter a UK university. The course prepares students for studying at a degree level.

The 24 weeks course is a 120 Credit Diploma in Business, including 4 English modules and 8 Business modules. Each business unit has 45 hours of teaching and 55 hours per unit of personal study time. The Business University Foundation Programme consists of a range of business subjects divided into 2 terms, each 12 weeks long. There are 4 start dates throughout the year.

This covers 28 Lessons a week (1 Lesson = 45 Minutes) 21 Hours.

Course Content

Students must already have an English level equivalent to IELTS 4.5 in all language skills. They will study the following subjects:

  • Marketing
  • Finance
  • Human Resources
  • Management
  • Business Law
  • Economics
  • International Trade
  • Project Management

English for Academic Purposes

Following the EAP course will greatly enhance student ability to participate in higher education.  Students will learn the appropriate skills and vastly improve their chance of gaining a higher IELTS score.

Following the Pre-sessional EAP course provides an average progression rate of a 1.5 IELTS score increase within 12 weeks.  This compares to Pre-foundation English courses average rate of a 0.5 score increase in 12 weeks.

For more information about the business university foundation programme, contact us on +44 (0) 1202 559044 and one of our friendly staff members will be more than happy to assist you. Furthermore to say, that ETC International College is one of the leading English language courses in Bournemouth.

Recognised Partnership with Bournemouth University

ETC International College is proud to announce that Bournemouth University recognises its University Foundation Programme, HNC and HND qualifications. To learn more about our partnership with Bournemouth University, click here.

ETC’s University Counsellor Services

When you study on the ETC Business UFP you will be assigned to our University Counsellor.  They will help you to:
Find the university of your choice
Find the university of your choice
Write your personal statement
Write your personal statement
Get letters of recommendation
Get letters of recommendation
Complete your university application
Complete your university application
Find out about extra curricular activities
Find out about extra curricular activities
The course would typically cover the key areas of business:

  • Macro/micro economics
  • Supply/demand marketing structures and theories
  • The marketing mix
  • The BCG matrix
  • Financial accounting and management theories (tall/flat structures, management styles, motivation and leadership).
  • Contract Law
  • GANTT Charts
  • Specialisation
  • Business Theories & Practices
  • Business Activities
  • Case Studies

There are a number of other options covering topics such as supply chain management, logistics, HRM and international Trade.

Accounting Marketing Human Resources Management
Basic accounting concepts Marketing mix Job design Organisational structure
Profit and loss BCG Matrix Selection criteria Leadership style
Balance sheet Product life cycle Recruitment processes Management types
Cash flow statements Needs hierarchy Intrinsic and extrinsic motivational theories and practices Strategic and operational management
Key financial ratios for internal
and external comparison of the health of a business etc.		 Primary and secondary market research Job appraisals Competing values
Market skimming Training and development Planning and monitoring performance
Market penetration Building and maintaining systems
Niching
Mass markets
Sampling frames
Setting and evaluating quantitative and qualitative data
Market selection grids
Law Retail Logistics
Invitation to treat Ordering stock Supply chain management
Offer and acceptance Hiring staff Monitoring order processing
 Consideration Monitoring staff performance Managing stock
 Terms and conditions Planograms Transport documentation
 Jurisdiction Promotions Just in time
 Breach of contract Order trigger points Stock control
 Frustration Minimum stockholding Monitoring shipments
 Force majeure Customer service Transport insurance
Treaties Cashing up INCO terms
Compensation Merchandising Letters of credit
Arbitration
Remoteness of damange

All assessments and student work will be internally verified according to level 3 standard Business criteria.

The college has a university counsellor who provides free regular tutorials to progress students’ applications to university.

At the end of the course you will be presented with a University Foundation Diploma in Business. Students not achieving in all modules may receive a Unit Diploma in Business. This course is designed for students wishing to study Business and related subjects at undergraduate level at a UK-based University.
Please note this is a sample timetable and is subject to change. The business modules will change each week.

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45 – 10:15 EAP
Lessons 1 & 2		 EAP
Lessons 1 & 2		 EAP
Lessons 1 & 2		 EAP
Lessons 1 & 2		 EAP
Lessons 1 & 2
Break
10:45 – 12:15 Business Modules
Lessons 3 & 4		 Business Modules
Lessons 3 & 4		 Business Modules
Lessons 3 & 4		 Business Modules
Lessons 3 & 4		 Business Modules
Lessons 3 & 4
Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:45 Business Modules
Lessons 5 & 6		 Business Modules
Lessons 5 & 6		 Business Modules
Lessons 5 & 6
Break
15:15 – 16:45 Business Modules
Lessons 7 & 8		 Business Modules
Lessons 7 & 8		 Business Modules
Lessons 7 & 8
Business UFP (Extended) Timetable. Please note that this example timetable applies for the first 12 weeks only. This timetable is subject to change.

Time Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
8:45 – 10:15 General English / IELTS
Lessons 1 & 2		 General English / IELTS

Lessons 1 & 2

 General English / IELTS
Lessons 1 & 2		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 1 & 2		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 1 & 2
Break
10:45 – 12:15 General English / IELTS
Lessons 3 & 4		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 3 & 4		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 3 & 4		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 3 & 4		 General English / IELTS
Lessons 3 & 4
Lunch Break
13:15 – 14:45 English for Academic Purposes

Reading: Research Methodology

 English for Academic Purposes

Writing: Encoding Techniques

 English for Academic Purposes

Listening: Lecture Preparation

  English for Academic Purposes

Speaking: Group Presentations

University Foundation Programme Hours Per Week Lessons Per Week 24 Week Course
UFP (Business) 21 28 £9696

Entry Requirements
Students must be at least 17 years of age.
We can accept students at IELTS 4.5 onto the extended version of this course which includes 12 weeks of Academic English & IELTS exam preparation, followed by the main programme of 24 weeks’ duration.

Students wishing to follow our standard (24 weeks) foundation programme must have an English level of IELTS 5.0+ or equivalent.

Start Dates
Our courses run in 12 week terms.
The Business UFP has 4 start dates throughout the year:

2017 Dates Term – 8 Weeks   Session 1  Session 2  Session 3
Pre-University English Programme Extra Unit By Arrangement  
1  9th Jan– 17th Feb Understanding Commerce Understanding Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Personal Finance
2 20th Feb – 14th April Marketing Innovations Group Building in Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Commercial Finance
3 17th April– 28th April Client Networking Client Networking English / EAP / IELTS Client Networking
1st May – 26th May Managing People Managing People English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
4 29th May – 23rd Jun Organising a Commercial Activity Organising a Commercial Activity English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
26th June – 30th June English/EAP /IELTS English/EAP /IELTS English / EAP / IELTS
3rd Jul– 25th Aug International Trade International Trade English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
5 28th Aug – 1st Sept English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS
4th Sept – 27th Oct Controlling Finances Applied Commercial  Legislation English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
6 30th Oct – 22nd Dec Commercial Assets Aspects of Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
*****Christmas Holiday***** 23rd Dec 2017 – 7th Jan 2018
Term – 8 Weeks   Session 1  Session 2  Session 3
Pre-University English Programme Extra Unit By Arrangement  
1 8th Jan – 2nd Mar Strategic Bookkeeping Organising a Commercial Activity English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
2 5th Mar- 27th April Commercial Finance Marketing Innovation English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
3 30th April – 8th June Managing People Group Building for Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
11th June -15th June English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS
4 18th June – 29th June Managing People Group Building for Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
2nd July – 17th Aug Leisure Commerce Applied Commercial Legislation English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
21st Aug – 24th Aug English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS English / EAP / IELTS
5 27th Aug – 14th Sept Leisure Commerce Applied Commercial Legislation English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
17th Sept – 9th Nov Controlling Finance Aspects of Commerce English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
6 12th Nov – 21st Dec Commercial Assets International Trade English / EAP / IELTS Extra Unit (By arrangement)
*****Christmas Holiday***** 22nd Dec 2018 – 7th Jan 2019