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International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – Business Pathway – MQF 4, 60 ECTS

The International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education – Business Pathway offers specialist pathways designed to provide learners with the transferable skills, knowledge and competence required to gain an accessible route into Higher Education with the opportunity to progress to future higher educational courses or employment

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Key Information

Campus Level Format
  Domain Academy   Foundation Diploma   Face to Face
Duration Pace Fees
  1 Academic Year   Full Time   € 2,500
Application Deadline Start Date Assessment
  Jan & Sept 2024    Jan & Sept 2024   Assignments

About this Course

This is an Accredited Course by the Malta Further & Higher Education Authority (MFHEA), at MQF/EQF Level 4 , with 60 ECTS. The International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education offers you specialist pathways designed to provide you with the transferable skills, knowledge and competence you require to gain an accessible route into Higher Education with the opportunity to progress to future higher educational courses or employment.

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – ICT Pathway programme, the learner will have achieved:

  • Problem-solving skills: analytical skills, use of critical thinking and showing initiative
  • Interpersonal skills: communicating and interacting with peers in different contexts, working collaboratively and showing responsibility
  • Intrapersonal skills: self-discipline, self-management and personal development

Target Group:

Compulsory education leavers (16+) and learners who wants to gain an accessible route into Higher Education with the opportunity to progress on to undergraduate courses that require a higher level of study skills.

‍Awarding Body

This qualification is awarded by Domain Academy.  This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority. The MFHEA deems this International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – ICT Pathway to be at MQF/EQF Level 4 with 60 ECTS in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning. 

 

Entry Requirements

Applicants should hold:

  • Secondary School Certificate, demonstrating a basic level of English to benefit from the course, OR
  • Candidates with relevant work/vocational experience will be considered on an individual basis, OR
  • A qualification equivalent to MQF/EQF Level 3

English

  • In all cases, an interview may be requested by the Admission Board in order to ascertain that the candidates admitted to the course have sufficient capability at the right level to undertake the learning and assessment criteria.
  • Students should produce copies of certificates, full CV preferably in EuroFormat and passport-size photo.

If an applicant does not meet the above entry requirements, you are encouraged to contact the Academy for an interview.

Assessment Mode

Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the programme. The range of assessments utilised will normally include: essays, reports, presentations and other structured assignments and examinations. Assessments are drafted in conjunction with the curriculum development department and tutor concerned. Final version is confirmed by the curriculum development department. Assessments are moderated by tutor concerned, then also verified by the Internal Verifier.

Language of Instruction & Delivery Mode

This programme will be delivered in English at our Domain Academy Campus in Mosta.

Course Funding Schemes

This course is eligible for individual funding through these schemes: GET QUALIFIED SCHEME Candidates can benefit from a 70% rebate of the course fee via tax credits. Learn more about this scheme

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    Course Outline 

    - Course: International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies – Business Pathway

    - MQF Level: 4

    - ECTS: 60 ECTS

    - Mode of Learning: Face-to-Face

    - Pace of Learning: Full-Time

    - Assessment: Assignments

    - Fee EU Students: €2500

     

    Course Syllabus 

    Module 1 

    Academic English and Study Skills (10 ECTS)

    This module is designed to help students develop academic competence and awareness of academic English and study skills in preparation for higher education studies.

    Learning Outcomes:

    At the end of the module/unit you will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

    - Demonstrate organisation of ideas and arguments in a clear and logical manner

    - Ability to write English clearly and appropriately using an appropriate range of sentence structures and vocabulary

    - Use citation and referencing appropriately

    - Use the work of others in academic writing – summarising, paraphrasing and quoting

     

    Module 2 

    Foundation Mathematics (10 ECTS)

    This module is designed to consolidate learners’ knowledge and competence of mathematics through topics in the areas of statistical methods and linear algebra. The mathematical techniques taught in this module will be necessary to build a wider set of mathematical skills across a broad range of disciplines.

    Learning Outcomes:

    At the end of the module/unit you will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

    - Demonstrate an ability to carry out basic algebraic manipulation

    - Plot graphs and apply general rules and principles of graphical construction

    - Apply concept of probability to find solutions to a range of problems

     

    Module 3 

    The Business and Financial Environment (20 ECTS)

    Every organisation cannot operate on its own in an isolated environment – this is affected directly or indirectly by other factors. This module exposes the students to these factors creating  the necessary awareness to the type of product, competition available, customers, type of ownership, financial documents to be prepared and interpreted – in actual fact gives the student a macro view of all the elements that may influence the performance and operation of each business operation.

    Learning Outcomes:

    At the end of the module/unit you will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

    - Understand the range of different businesses: local, national, international, global, private, public, not-for-profit/voluntary; sectors of business activity: primary, secondary, tertiary

    - Evaluate the purposes and functions of different organisations, influence of stakeholders and how the business organise themselves through strategic planning and organisational structuring

    - Show the function and role of key stakeholders, owners, employees, suppliers, and customers

    - Demonstrate the purpose of accounting and the grouping of business income and expenditur

    - Demonstrate the role of: recording transactions, activity monitoring and the management of business

     

    Module 4

    Impact of Communication Technology and Digital Marketing on Business (20 ECTS)

    This module enables learners to become familiar with the underpinning concepts of object oriented programming and subsequently to develop particular skills in an object oriented language. This module includes the features of object oriented programming and explores different tools and techniques used in design and software development.

    Learning Outcomes:

    Emails, networking, social networks, media, and ways of marketing have become a necessary requirement towards the efficient performance of a business. This module addresses these issues so the student is conscious of the impact that communication technology may have on the business and how digital marketing has changed the way businesses use technology for marketing.

    Learning Outcomes:

    At the end of the module/unit you will have acquired the responsibility and autonomy to:

    - Understand the types of information: verbal, written, onscreen, multi-media, and web based

    - Describe examples of how the internet is used by selected, contrasting businesses

    - Understand the key features of planning for the increased use of e-business at different levels

    - Demonstrate the role of internet marketing within a modern marketing context

    - Show different aspects of Marketing: business to business, business to consumer, consumer o consumer, mainly based on modern information and communication systems

     

    Materials included in the Course Fee:

    - Tuition

    - Course Materials

    - Assessments

    - Certification upon successful completion of the course

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