The Diploma in Business Studies has been developed by London School of Business and Finance as a qualification for students aiming for a career in one of a wide range of industries, and/or for students aiming for a Higher Education qualification in a subject allied to Business and Management.

The credits gained by achieving the Diploma in Business Studies would enable progression to a suitable Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, and the skills learned would equip students for entry to a career in industry.

PROGRAMME OBJECTIVES

The programme aims to provide students with:

• The ability to present, evaluate and interpret qualitative and quantitative data.
• The ability to develop lines of argument and make sound judgements in accordance with basic theories and concepts of the subject area, and the ability to communicate these accurately to a range of peers.
• A range of personal and professional skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts.
• Support and guidance to develop as independent learners and acquire a range of transferrable skills.

While the Diploma in Business Studies may be a second step towards obtaining higher level qualifications (for example an Advanced Diploma in Business Studies), holders of the Diploma will be equipped to enter employment in a role requiring some personal responsibility but within a mainly supervised context.

COURSE MODULES

• Business Communications
• International Business Management
• Principles of Accounting
• Principles of Economics
• Principles of Information Systems
• Principles of Management
• Principles of Marketing
• Quantitative Methods

ASSESSMENT REQUIREMENTS

A: Assessment Outline

Assignment/Class test :   50%

Final Exam:                    50%                                     

Total:                            100%

B: Assessments Profile

i. In-course Assessment: (50%)

• Assessment guidance will be given in the first session of the module, with any relevant documentation distributed to the students.
• The In-Course Assessment content will be aligned to the module’s learning objectives and the form can represent any type of assessment. The assessment selected for the module will be the method most conducive to enhancing student learning and maintaining standards.

ii. Final Examination: (50%)

• Assessment guidance will be given in the first session of the module, with any relevant documentation distributed to the students.
• The Lecturer will conduct a revision for the examination to provide the student an opportunity to focus on the primary learning objectives and to answer any remaining questions from the students
• Students are required to sit for the examination to successfully complete the module.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

• 17 years old or above
• Two passes in GCE A Level Examinations; Or
• Higher NITEC;Or
• Completion of equivalent High School qualification (12 years); Or
• Pass in appropriate Foundation / Certificate programme;Or
• Other similar qualifications;Or
• Mature Entry Route (MER) Minimum age of 21 plus work experience (2 years min) will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

Minimum English Language Entry Requirement

• Achieved a grade C6 or better in English language O level;Or
• Equivalent qualification e.g. IELTS 5.5/TOEFL 550;Or
• LSBF PCE Advanced.
• All international students for whom English is not their first language must provide evidence of their linguistic ability by gaining a minimum level of IELTS 5.5 or equivalent, prior to receiving an offer for the course.

Exceptions 

Students, who have other qualifications, will be assessed on a case-by-case basis.

COURSE DURATION

Full Time: 8 Months

Contact Hours: 42 hours/module

Part Time: 12 Months

Contact Hours: 36 hours/module