Ardevaz Business Foundation program
What is the Business Foundation program?
The Business Foundation program (BF) is a two-semester course that acts as a bridge to the first year of bachelor’s degree programs and a complete preparation for undergraduate business degree programs worldwide. Students will strengthen their academic, communication and business English skills while studying management and marketing concepts. Upon successful completion of the BF program, students are automatically admitted into one of our worldwide partner’s program.
Your pathway to a global university
Ardevaz Business Foundation program is an intensive year long program designed to prepare you for the degree subject of your choice. The syllabi have been tailored to provide the skills and experience needed for a success at university and beyond. Based on the A Level syllabus, successful completion to the required standard of the Foundation year can lead to a place to a prestigious university. Subject-specific modules are complemented by English language tuition and study skills to equip you for university level education. The program is designed for students who:
- Are looking to succeed in their studies and apply to a degree at a university
- Are aged over 17
- Are willing to undergo rigours of an intensive course in order to start university within a year
- Want to improve their English and study skills to succeed at university and in the workplace
Business Subjects
In Ardevaz Business Foundation Program we specializes in international business subjects, providing enrichment programs to complement your chosen subject and encouraging active engagement with local thought leaders.
Business English Language Preparation
At Ardevaz we recognize that the most able students are those that have developed good language, communication and study skills. In recognition of this, we have developed the Ardevaz English language Preparation Programme, as an efficient way of improving.
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Length
1 year program.
Modules
Business Foundation Program Outline
| First Semester | Second Semester |
|---|---|
| English for Business I | English for Business II |
| Business Study Skills | Foundations of Finance and Accounting |
| Foundation of Economics | Foundations of Marketing |
| Foundations of International Relations | Foundations of Operations Management |
| Mathematics and Quantitative Techniques in Business | Introduction to Business Law |
| Applied Computer Skills I OR French | Applied Computer Skills II OR French |
Modules Descriptions
Business English
This module provides additional support in English, partly to enhance understanding – especially of technical terms – and partly to improve accuracy in reading, listening, speaking and writing. You will receive appropriate support from an English language, or business English specialist. Class sessions focus on practising and strengthening business and academic English language skills in listening, speaking, reading and writing in a business English context.
Business Study Skills
This module will help you to develop the skills that will underpin your undergraduate studies. Through practical exercises you will learn how to organise your time effectively, analyse assignment questions, research using online and printed sources, write up assignments with correct referencing, design and deliver effective presentations and develop the skills required for working in teams.
Foundations of Economics
This module introduces the way economies operate. You will explore basic economic concepts, and learn about both the macroeconomic and microeconomic environment in which a business functions. You will gain insight into how markets work and the role of the central bank in a financial system, and look at how different countries work under different economic systems.
Foundations of Finance and Accounting
This module offers a broad introduction to finance and accounting and introduces the key concepts and processes of finance. You will learn to prepare and interpret basic accounting statements. The nature and purpose of the three main financial statements, and the accounting conventions used in their construction, are explored. You will gain the skills to calculate and interpret simple ratios using financial statement information.
Foundations of International Relations
This module creates a basic understanding of some of the fundamental issues in the world and the approach of International Relations (IR) in analysing their complexities. You will learn about the theories of IR, and explore topics such as human rights, international law, the role of the state, peace and war, the global economy and global crises. On completing this module, you will have a strong perspective on the key issues confronting business organisations within the world of international politics and the global economy.
Foundations of Marketing
This module introduces the basic knowledge of marketing you will need to further your studies in any business-related degree programme. Businesses must adapt in order to survive, and it is the role of marketing to identify and respond to new opportunities. This module will give you a basic understanding of the core concepts of marketing and their application to real-life cases. You will gain confidence in recognising and analysing marketing situations, and interpreting results.
Foundations of Operations Management
This module introduces a crucial basic function of business – putting plans into action to achieve a physical result. You will look at production and distribution, and the systems and resources involved. Various methods for managing operations used to achieve effectiveness and efficiency, or enhance quality, are examined. You will also gain hands-on experience in working with charts and network diagrams aimed at reducing complex tasks to a series of component phases, and other techniques essential for managing operations effectively.
Mathematical and Quantitative Techniques in Business
This module will give you the confidence to apply quantitative techniques in solving business problems. Quantitative techniques aim to minimise risk and mitigate the effects of uncertainty, thus aiding the decision-making process and allowing business objectives to be attained. Businesses often have to make decisions on the efficient allocation of scarce resources. Mathematical solutions are ideal for solving such problems, which increasingly for multinational organisations involve global environmental issues.
Applied Computer Skills
This module offers a good understanding of the most common computer software used in the business world such as Excel, Word, Powerpoint, Winbiz.
French Language
Learning a language increases communicative competence, and helps you to develop a range of other skills and competencies, from linguistic skills to socio-linguistic, cognitive and semantic skills. You will learn the language of which you have no prior or limited knowledge. The module is for beginners or intermediate, and introduces both the language and the societies where it is spoken
Start Date
October 3rd 2016
Fees
Foundation level fees: Fees Autumn 2016
Application fee (non-refundable, paid with application) – CHF 200
Tuition per semester (semesters one and two) – CHF 10,000
How to apply
Please send us via e-mail the list of documents written below.
Admission Requirements:
- 1 application form
- 1 copy of high school diploma and transcripts
- Proof of English fluency: IELTS with an overall score of 5.0 or equivalent. TOEFL score of 74 (internet based test) or equivalent.
- 1 letter of recommendation
- 1 motivation letter
- 1 copy of your passport page
- 1 recent passport –sized, colour photograph or jpeg format
- A non-refundable application fee of CHF 200.-
- Be 17 years old or older
Students not meeting these criteria will be considered on a merit basis. For more information please contact: bf@ardevaz.com
Apply for the program
Enquire for October 2016 and February 2017
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If you have any questions please contact us using the form below, email us at bf@ardevaz.com or call +41 (0)27 322 78 83
| 2016-2017 | |
|---|---|
| FALL SEMESTER | |
| September 30, 2016 | Registration |
| October 3-7, 2016 | Week 1 |
| October 10-14, 2016 | Week 2 |
| October 17-21, 2016 | Week 3 |
| October 24-28, 2016 | Week 4 |
| October 31- November 4, 2016 | Week 5 |
| November 7-11, 2016 | Week 6 |
| November 14-18, 2016 | Week 7 |
| November 21-25, 2016 | Week 8 |
| November 28 - December 2, 2016 | Week 9 |
| December 5-9, 2016 | Week 10 |
| December 12-16, 2016 | Week 11 |
| December 19, 2016 - January 6, 2017 | Christmas Holidays |
| January 9-13, 2017 | Week 12 |
| January 16-20, 2017 | Week 13 |
| SPRING SEMESTER | |
| January 27, 2017 | Registration |
| January 30-February 3, 2017 | Week 1 |
| February 6-10, 2017 | Week 2 |
| February 13-17, 2017 | Week 3 |
| February 20-24, 2017 | Week 4 |
| February 27 - March 3, 2017 | Week 5 |
| March 6-10, 2017 | Week 6 |
| March 13-17, 2017 | Week 7 |
| March 20-24, 2017 | Week 8 |
| March 27-31, 2017 | Week 9 |
| April 3-7, 2017 | Week 10 |
| April 10 - 21, 2017 | Easter Holidays |
| April 24-28, 2017 | Week 11 |
| May 1-5, 2017 | Week 12 |
| May 8-12, 2017 | Week 13 |