ObjectivesLondon Metropolitan University offers a pre-Masters programme for international students who need to do a bridging course before starting a business-related Masters course. The pre-Masters programme is a one-semester course that starts in September, February and June, and prepares you for study on a wide range of business-related Masters courses. You can choose to study only the pre-Masters course, or you can choose to do the pre-Masters in conjunction with either 1, 3, 6, 9 or 12 months of pre-course English. The course is based around the study of international business and the development of research skills. It includes economics, business strategy, research methods, case study approaches and a comprehensive introduction to the skills needed for successful postgraduate study. You can also do an Academic English course as part of the programme. Classes are small, with a focus on language improvement and the development of independent academic study skills.
Entry requirementsYou need to have either: -a bachelors degree from overseas in any subject; or -a diploma from an overseas university in a business-related subject; or -a diploma from an overseas university in any subject, plus some relevant professional or work experience Those applying for the pre-Masters who wish to proceed onto the MBA are required to have at least two years of full-time, post-graduation experience within an administrative, business or management environment. Those who intend to progress to a Masters course at the University subsequently should indicate on their initial application form the title of the course they wish to progress to, so that the University can make a linked progression offer, if appropriate.
Academic titleGraduate Certificate Business
Course descriptionCourse structure
-Preparation for postgraduate study
-Issues in Business
-English for Business and Management or
-Comparative Employee Relations or
-Current Issues in Accounting and Finance
-Analysing Business Information
Assessment
Assessment is by coursework and examination.
Career opportunities
Successful completion leads to entry onto many of our Masters courses in business, management, mass communications and marketing. Those with appropriate work experience may be eligible for the MBA.
Attendance & duration
Full-time: one semester, 3 days a week