Entry Requirements

  • Age 16 plus at or near the date of entry
  • G.C.E O/Level with credit passes in English & Mathematics
  • Reasonable English ability

Duration : One academic year

Awarding body : EDEXCEL

Intakes : January / May / September

Lectures : Tuesday / Wednesday / Thursday

Progression : Year 1 entry of Bachelors degree

Academic Year : 2012















Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business


The Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP) is especially designed and offered as a pre-degree course (NVQ level 3) with a pathway to a chosen British Bachelors Degree. The UFP will equip learners with the academic training, English language and study skills to start their undergraduate studies with knowledge and confidence. UFP Business is designed to give a real insight into studying for business degrees in the UK or in Sri Lanka as well as to give you the best possible information and assistance that you will need for your time as a student in the UK.


What is Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business?


The aim of the Undergraduate Foundation Programme in Business to introduce candidates to the functions, operations and some of the strategic issues which managers face in their daily work. The programme leads students from the arena of practical management skills through a series of analytical tasks and exercises, which are designed to relate theoretical background to practical reality. By the end of the programme students will be aware of and understand the key concepts which underpin management and organisation, and know how to make and act upon more effective analytical and reasoned decisions.


Why choose Undergraduate Foundation Programme (UFP)?


1. Entry to Year 1

It develops a pathway for year 1 entry of Bachelors degree.

2. Alternative to A/L s

Students are looking for an alternative to Sri Lankan Advanced Levels due to delay in holding exams and releasing results. UFP can be your alternative.

3. Relevant Skills

Undergraduate Foundation Programmme provides the relevant writing and study skills to students who need such training prior to a degree study in another country (UK).


Programme Structure


                     Module

        Study Hours

   Assessment

  Economics for Business

                200

    Exam

  Business Essentials I

                100

    Exam

  Business Essentials II

                100

    Exam

  Mathematics

                200

    Exam

  Statistics

                100

    Exam

  Computing and IT

                100

    Assignment

  Academic Practice & Study Skills

                400

    Exam