Small Business Management

Assessment

The programme is one year in duration and is delivered fully online. Teaching will take the form of webinars, online forums for group discussions and self-directed learning with regular tutor support. Credits are gained via essays, reports and one timed assessment for one unit for one subject at the end of the year. Flexible learning and support Finding the time to learn the skills and knowledge you need to progress your career can be difficult. Online learning means that you can study flexibly, at times to suit you and your lifestyle. As a one-year programme, it also means that you will be ready for university in less time than if you followed the traditional A-level route. Throughout your time on the programme, we will provide support through a personal tutor, as well as through our telephone hotline, open Monday–Friday from 9 am–5 pm. We will work with you to develop a study plan so that you can meet coursework deadlines and schedule study time around your other responsibilities. We will also guide you through the process of your UCAS applications. This includes checking your applications and personal statement as well as providing the supporting references before they are submitted. Access to HE Online: Business Professions Level 3 Diploma is a one-year course and is validated and moderated by Ascentis under licence from the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. It comprises 60 credits, of which 45 are graded. Students on the course study towards 3 credits in preparing to progress, 3 credits in academic writing 21 credits in business (18 graded), 18 credits in law (15 graded) and 15 credits in psychology (12 graded). It is a skills-based course with academic content equivalent to A-level standard (Level 3). You will be assessed through tutor-assessed coursework, approximately 96.5% and one online exam. All assessments are internally and externally verified through a rigorous and robust process to ensure that all grading is consistent, and fair and provides developmental feedback. The coursework will involve: - Essays - Research reports - You will study one subject at a time and will be assigned a tutor with specialist subject knowledge to guide and support you on your learning journey. You’ll have access to supportive webinars and regular one-to-one support via email and phone. Although the programme is intensive, it is structured in a way that recognises the pressures on mature learners. Many students successfully balance the programmes with work, family, and childcare commitments.