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Access Foundation Management Studies
Overview of the Course
This is an access course for non-graduates with at least 2 years of management experience or for graduates in a non-management disipline who wish to access PgDip/MSc courses in the Graduate Management Studies Programme and certain other taught postgraduate courses offered in the Faculty of Management.
The course permits learners to gain a broad and integrated understanding of management concepts, principles, techniques and practices and builds on the management experience/academic background of the student cohort.
This course is delivered on the web via the university's CampusMoodle Virtual Learning Environment.
For more information about the course structure, mode of study and closing dates for applications:
Information about learning online and the course fees can be found by looking at the following pages:
Course Fees
In 2009/2010 the total cost for the Graduate Certificate/Access Foundation Management Studies is £1,965. Fees are subject to change on a yearly basis and full information can be found on:
Benefits of this Course
Web-based home study
The course is delivered on the web via the University's CampusMoodle Virtual Learning Environment. Facilities include online discussion forums, online tutorial feedback and web and/or paper-based learning materials. The skills component of the Information Technology module is supported by interactive CD Rom using material developed for the European Computer Driving Licence.
Access to Postgraduate Study
Together with management experience, the Access Foundation course provides access to postgraduate study for non-graduates.
Pre-Masters Study
The course is also a progression route for graduates of a non-business/management discipline who wish a pre-Masters course in business/management.
Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Individual modules of the course may be studied on a CPD basis with credits awarded for successfully completed modules.
Course Aims
Studying on this course permits learners to gain a broad and integrated understanding of management concepts, principles, techniques and practices.
Students also gain appropriate professional and study skills for higher level professional practice and/or study in business/management.
Management Development
This course is a management development programme suitable for:
- Non-graduates with management experience who wish to progress to postgraduate study in management
- Managers who wish to update their professional business and management skills
- Graduates of a non-management discipline who require a pre-Masters course in management
Contact the Course Leader
Alan Hunt
Aberdeen Business School
The Robert Gordon University
Faculty of Management Building
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen AB10 7QETel: +44 (0)1224 263113
Fax: +44 (0)1224 263838Email: a.hunt@rgu.ac.uk
Register your Interest
The following form is for ALL Home/EU enquirers AND those International enquirers interested in study by distance learning:
Please note: This is NOT an application form. When you complete this form you will be kept up-to-date with course details and documentation.
If you do want to apply please go to: Apply for a course
