Award in Business Studies

Accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority ( MFHEA)

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Level 6

Minimum – 12 weeks, Maximum: 24 Weeks

Bachelor’s degre

Middle to Senior organizational managers in commercial for-profit organizations, the public sector, and the voluntary sector.

Prior to entering the College’s ‘Award in Business Studies’ applicants must be able to demonstrate the following:

1. The normal minimum age for this Award is 21. The College will very exceptionally consider admitting students under 21 on a strictly case-by-case basis subject to very careful scrutiny;
2. Have successfully completed an appropriate first qualification at MQF Level 6 or equivalent or be able to demonstrate work experience which, when subject to assessment through the College’s RPEL procedures, is equivalent to an MQF Level 6 qualification; and,
3. Have attained an English Language level of, or equivalent to, at least academic IELTS 4.5 or above.

Any applicants who do not meet the stated entry criteria are approached and asked to convincingly demonstrate how they are qualified to undertake the ‘Award in Business Studies’. The College may undertake a video interview with the prospective student to better understand their English Language proficiency and, where appropriate, may also require a Medium of Instruction certificate from the student’s previous educational institution. The English Language proficiency requirement may be waived if the student is a native speaker of English and they have completed their secondary education in a country where English is the official language or English was the language of instruction where they graduated.

Link to Identity Malta’s VISA Requirement for third country nationals: https://www.identitymalta.com/unit/central-visa-unit/

The College’s ‘Award in Business Studies’ utilizes a variety of assessments including coursework and examinations. Coursework is typically in the form of essays, reports, or case studies, while group or individual presentations may be required to assess other competencies. Examinations typically take the form of written elements or multiple-choice questions and may be unseen or part-seen, where assessment material is released in advance. The College seeks to offer flexibility in how assessments are undertaken and, where appropriate and pedagogically secure, the programme of study may utilize relevant online tools to deliver assessments. All assessments will be submitted via the internationally recognized plagiarism software, Turnitin.

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Fees include:

• Assessment fee
• Overall qualification certificate
• Course material tutorial support notes
• Access to online course resources

Registration for programs can be made either online or by hand. For more information please visit the Admissions Section here