Online Foundation Program
Online
Foundation Year
DURATION
1 year
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Feb 2026
TUITION FEES
STUDY FORMAT
Distance Learning
Key Summary
The Online University Foundation program is aimed at students who are looking to gain university entry or practical management experience in order to enhance their job prospects.
University Progression
Upon completion, students receive a Level 3 Diploma. Students can then apply for admission onto a full on-campus Undergraduate Degree Bachelor’s degree programme from Schellhammer Business School or UK universities. Alternatively, students can continue their online studies up to Level 4/5 Extended Diploma in Management and then go on to complete an Undergraduate top-up degree on-campus. Both options are available at Schellhammer Business School or UK universities.
Introduction to Management Diploma (Level 3 – 60 credits)
The “Introduction to Management” Level 3 University Foundation Program is a 60-credit qualification (Equivalent to one A Level). It will also provide an entry-level qualification for those who have already studied Business related subjects at Level 2 or 3.
Program Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
- Intro to Finance
- Intro to Leadership Skills
- Managing Business Operations
- Organisational Culture
- Working in Teams
- Workplace Welfare
Business Management Diploma (Level 3 – 60 credits)
This Level 3 “University Foundation Program” has been specifically developed to provide the knowledge required to acquire good business management skills and work efficiently and effectively, both as individuals and in teams.
Program Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
- Intro to Marketing
- Intro to the Business Environment
- Business Communication
- Managing Business Resources
- Human Resource Management
- Recruitment & Selection in Business
Business Management Diploma (Level 3 – 120 credits)
This Level 3 “University Foundation Program” is a 120-credit, qualification (equivalent to two A levels). Learning is focused on key business processes and concepts including a range of management procedures required to work effectively.
Program Overview
The level 3 course is made up of 6 modules and 6 written assignments. Each module consists of 40 guided learning hours of material with an additional 30-50 hours’ worth of optional materials that comprise of recommended exercises, recommended readings, Internet resources, and self-testing exercises. The six modules are as follows:
- Managing Business Operations
- Maximising Resources
- The Business Environment
- Managing People in Organisations
- Working in Teams
- Effective Business Communication
Written Assignments
Comprising of 6 modules detailed above and a final assignment for each (6 in total). On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments of approximately, 5,000-8,000 words each.