Online Foundation Year Program

Semester 1: Developing Business and Academic Skills for Success: This module focuses on equipping students with essential skills necessary for both academic excellence and professional success. Topics covered may include academic writing, critical thinking, time management, and effective communication. Accounting and Personal Finance: Students will delve into the fundamentals of accounting and personal finance, gaining an understanding of basic financial concepts, budgeting, financial statements, and financial decision-making processes. Introduction to Marketing Skills: This module provides an introduction to key marketing concepts and techniques essential for understanding consumer behavior, market research, branding, and promotional strategies. Introduction to Global Business: Students will explore the intricacies of the global business landscape, including international trade, globalization, cultural considerations, and the impact of political and economic factors on business operations. Semester 2: Developing Business Value through Products or Services: This module delves into the process of creating value for businesses through the development and delivery of products or services. Topics may include product/service innovation, market analysis, pricing strategies, and customer satisfaction. English for Academic Purposes: Designed to enhance students’ English language proficiency, this module focuses on academic writing, reading comprehension, vocabulary expansion, and oral communication skills relevant to academic settings. Foundation Practice Project: Engaging in a practical project allows students to apply theoretical knowledge gained throughout the program. This hands-on experience provides valuable insights into real-world business scenarios and fosters problem-solving and teamwork skills. Business Maths and Decision Making: This module introduces students to essential mathematical concepts and their applications in business decision-making processes. Topics covered may include statistical analysis, financial mathematics, and quantitative methods for decision making. Please note that the modules listed above are indicative and may be subject to adjustments based on validation, student demand, and teaching availability.

In our program, each module is structured as a 15-credit course, demanding approximately 150 hours of student commitment. To facilitate your learning journey, we employ a diverse range of teaching methods tailored to accommodate different learning styles and preferences. These methods include lectures, tutorials, small group seminars, virtual learning environment activities, and guided private studies. At LOC, we prioritize the application of theoretical knowledge to real-world business challenges. To achieve this, we integrate guest lectures from industry professionals and incorporate real industry-sponsored business problems into our assessments. This approach ensures that the material taught remains relevant and applicable to the dynamic business landscape. Typically, you can expect to engage with one video lecture and participate in one online tutorial per week for each module. These sessions provide opportunities for direct interaction with our experienced teaching staff, fostering a supportive learning environment. Throughout the program, your progress will be continually monitored through various forms of formative assessment and feedback mechanisms. These assessments are designed to assist you in advancing your studies and nurturing your ongoing development, ensuring a comprehensive and enriching learning experience.

Our Foundation Year program diverges from traditional degree courses by offering a departure from conventional exams and dissertations. You won’t find yourself spending summers at home buried in dissertation work or cramming for exams. Instead, our assessments are meticulously designed to immerse you in real-world scenarios, ensuring that the skills you acquire are directly transferable to your professional endeavors post-graduation. Throughout your course modules, you’ll encounter a diverse array of assessment methods, each crafted to facilitate practical application of your learning. These may include individual reports, case study analyses, group presentations, and personal independent assignments, tailored in consultation with your course module leader.

Our student body boasts a diverse age range, encompassing individuals who have recently completed A-levels (or equivalent) to more seasoned, mature students. At our institution, we firmly believe that age should never hinder one’s pursuit of knowledge, and as such, we wholeheartedly welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age.

For non-native English speakers, we have established undergraduate English language standards to ensure academic success and seamless integration into our learning community. If English is not your primary language and your proficiency falls below our minimum requirements of IELTS 6.0, we encourage you to explore our Pre-sessional English Language Foundation Programmes. Here are the English language proficiency standards we accept:

• IELTS: An overall score of 6.0 with no individual component scoring below 5.5.
• PTE Academic: An overall score of 58, with each individual component achieving a minimum score of 51.
• TOEFL IBT: An overall score of 80. Please note that TOEFL scores are not accepted from applicants requiring a Student Visa, as this qualification is no longer recognized by the UK Visas and Immigration Department (UKVI).
• A-level/GCSE/IGCSE English: A grade of C/4 or above. For IGCSE certificates, please provide the Supplementary Certifying Statement detailing component grades.
• International Baccalaureate: A grade of 4 or above in English at Higher or Standard Level.