Foundation Diploma in Business Studies

The aim of the Foundation Diploma in Business Studies is to give students the best possible preparation to commence a career in one of a wide range of industries, and prepare students for further study. Graduates of the course will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the basic underlying academic concepts and principles associated with the broader discipline of Management.

The aims to provide students with:

• The eligibility to progress into the Diploma programme
• An understanding of basic theories and concepts of the subject area, and the ability to communicate these accurately to a range of peers
• Gain skills that can be used in a wide range of situations and contexts

Whilst the Foundation Diploma in Business Studies may be a first step towards obtaining the Diploma in Business Studies, holders of the Foundation Diploma will be equipped to enter employment in a role requiring some personal responsibility but within a mainly supervised context. 

On successful completion of this programme, students should be able to:

• Have a foundation for understanding contemporary business issues
• Describe the basic concepts in management
• Develop skills to analyse real world business issues
• Demonstrate enhanced capability in analytical, diagnostic, investigative and writing skills
• Develop a beginning sense of business acumen
• Enable basic business awareness when managing issues in the real world

Lectures, Tutorial, Seminars, Workshops, Case study and Exercises , Group work project and presentations, Computer Exercise, Class Discussion

International Students: 90%
Local, PR, non-student pass: 75%

Assessment Profile
Assignment/Class test: 50%
Final Exam: 50%                                     

Student must achieve an overall passing grade of 40%.  If students fail to achieve an overall passing grade of 40%, students will be permitted one retake attempt in each failed assessment and failure of this retake will require students to re-module the failed module(s) again in full prior to additional retake attempt.

Graduation and Awards

Students must complete and pass all required modules in this course to receive a Foundation Diploma in Business Studies certification.

• 17 years old or above
• Local students shall possess one of the following: At least two passes in GCE ‘O’ Level
• International Students shall possess one of the following: Completion of Year 10 middle high school qualification or equivalent qualification from respective home countries

Minimum English Language Entry Requirement

Both local and international students MUST fulfil the minimum English language entry requirement of one of the following:

• Achieved grade D7 or better in English language in GCE O level
• Pass in English Language in Year 10 High School qualification or equivalent
• IELTS 5.0/TOEFL 500
• Completed LSBF Preparatory Course in English Intermediate Level

Students with non-standard entry requirements (e.g. other PEI qualification, lack of equivalent Year 10 in home country, etc.) will be assessed on a case by case basis subject to approval of the Academic Board.