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Initially it is intended to offer a programme with an integrated language element which has been developed and run by the London EVC and could lead onto an Aston University Degree and Masters in Business Administration (MBA).
Given the increased importance of NVQ levels 3 and 4 the course is designed to accommodate these within the overall framework.
The HNC programme comprises 10 units or modules whereas the Diploma comprises 16 units or modules. Each programme consists of Core and Optional Units drawn from the subjects given below. Both also involve a language unit.
| CORE | OPTIONAL |
| MARKETING | ADVERTISING AND PROMOTION |
| MANAGING FINANCIAL RESOURCE | EUROPEAN BUSINESS |
| ORGANISATIONS AND BEHAVIOUR | PRODUCTION OPERATIONS |
| ORGANISATIONS, COMPETITION AND ENVIRONMENT | MANAGEMENT |
| QUANTITATIVE TECHNIQUES FOR BUSINESS | MANAGEMENT ACCOUNTING |
| LEGAL AND REGULATORY FRAMEWORK | FINANCIAL SYSTEMS AND AUDITING |
| MANAGEMENT INFORMATION SYSTEMS | FINANCIAL REPORTING |
| BUSINESS STRATEGY | TAXATION |
| INVESTMENT BANKING |
Language Unit
GERMAN, FRENCH AND SPANISH
The principal reason for initially concentrating on German and French is the fact that within the West Midlands there are a substantial number of German and French owned companies which it is hoped will become partners of the college.
The programme to be offered by Birmingham's EVC is aimed at company employees who are thought could be developed into the managerial, professional and technical cohort of the future within their companies.
Initially it is aimed to recruit 20 students from participating companies for a 2 year programme feeding into an Aston University Degree Course.
Subsequently it is believed the potential exists for the continuation of this HNC/D programme and for a wide range of appropriate management courses including graduate conversion courses.
It is intended to run the programme on a block release basis consisting of 2 blocks of 3 days per month (Thursday/Friday and Saturday) with language training being integrated within the block.
Indicatively this would involve a HNC/D component of 3 days x 7 hours (9.00 am - 5.00 pm excl 1 hour lunch) yielding 210 Guided Learning hours over 10 months with at least 30 hours devoted to individual development. A similar structure applies to the Modern Apprenticeship and Kaufmann component, with 3 months work experience in Europe included.
Delivery of the above is to be firmly based on the 'Learning By Doing' concept and this will involve extensive use of case study analysis, role playing together with significant I.C.T. utilisation.
It is envisaged
that companies and individuals will contribute their time on a roughly
equal basis.
Using Matthew Boulton College as the base it is intended to launch a pilot programme based on a Higher National Certificate in September 2000 involving sponsored employees from a suitably representative company base.
This is seen as a sensible first stage in the development of Birmingham's European Vocational College and one which it is envisaged would provide a firm base upon which to develop.
Following the initial HNC programme it is intended that specific courses such as The Professional Development Certificate (CMS) and Diploma (DMS) in Management Studies be instituted with again a strong European influence.
Also for a different cohort a BTEC National Course would be considered with similar content to HNC but at the appropriate level.