The University of Law - An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme in Business
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An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme in Business at FutureLearn Overview
Duration | 3 weeks |
Total fee | ₹2,205 |
Mode of learning | Online |
Credential | Certificate |
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An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme in Business at FutureLearn Highlights
- Duration 3 weeks
- Weekly study 2 hours
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An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme in Business at FutureLearn Course details
- This three-week business foundation course provides an introduction to the modules covered on the International Foundation Programme (IFP) in business.
- Discover the key business concepts that will inform your future studies, whilst learning how to improve your academic English study skills.
- This introductory programme will set you up for success when progressing to an undergraduate business course, as it introduces you to the need-to-know concepts.
- Explore international trade versus protectionism and the different operating environments for businesses. You'll learn about the global market, examining how to sell to customers locally, nationally and internationally.
- This course will equip you with essential academic English study skills and business research methods, preparing you to advance your studies with confidence.
- Discover how to critically read a text, make meaningful notes and develop strong academic arguments.
- Develop confidence in using various research design approaches. Learn how to choose an appropriate research methodology for a specific research problem. You'll do this by using a range of sampling, quantitative and questionnaire techniques.
- This International Foundation Program (IFP) is delivered by ULaw's specialist IFP tutors who also deliver the undergraduate IFP course. So, when you're ready to undertake graduate business studies with ULaw, you will already know some familiar, friendly faces.
An Introduction to the International Foundation Programme in Business at FutureLearn Curriculum
English Language and Study Skills
Welcome to the International Foundation Programme in Business mini-course
Introduction
Critical Thinking and Critical Reading
The Expansion of Heathrow Airport
Critical Reading and the RADAR Framework
The Arguments For and Against Heathrow Expansion
Completion of Week 1 and Introduction to Week 2
Globalisation & The New Business Environment
Introduction
Section 1 - Compete in a protected market or not?
Section 2 - Understanding competition
Section 3 - Understanding customers
Section 4 - Business Sustainability
Completion of Week 2 and Introduction to Week 3
Research Skills
Week 3: Introduction to Research skills
Sampling
Sampling Methods
Questionnaire
Questionnaire Design
Completion of Week 3 and end of IFP Business mini-course
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