Foundation in Business and Information Technology
Business Management Foundation

Foundation in Business and Information Technology

The Foundation in Business and Information Technology (FBIT) is an 8-month programme for O/L completed students, providing essential knowledge in Business Management and IT and a direct pathway to Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals without completing A/Ls.

Study Mode / Duration
Full-Time (Weekday) / Weekend / 8 Months
Delivery
Fully Physical or Fully Online (Saturday & Sunday)

Programme Overview

Comprehensive introduction to the programme

The Foundation in Business and Information Technology programme is specifically designed for students who have completed their O/L examinations, offering them the opportunity to gain a strong foundation in both Business and Information Technology. This course equips students with essential skills in Business Management and IT, preparing them for higher education. It provides a direct pathway for pursuing a degree in Business or Information Technology, enabling students to progress into Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Business and IT or related degree programmes without needing to complete A/Ls.

This programme is perfect for students looking to start their higher education journey and build a career in the ever-evolving fields of Business and Technology.

Programme Structure

Academic curriculum and module breakdown

  • Semester 1 (4 Months)

    • Fundamentals of Information Technology

    • Business Process Management

    • Data Analysis

    • Organizational Management

    • Professional Communication Skills

  • Semester 2 (4 Months) – Business Specialization

    • Financial Accounts and Analysis

    • Human Resource Management and Organizational Psychology

    • Managerial Economics

    • Marketing in the Digital Age

    • Business in Global Perspective

    • Professional Communication Skills

  • Semester 2 (4 Months) – IT Specialization

    • Programming with Java

    • Database with MySQL

    • Computer Systems Networks

    • Website Design and Development

    • Professional Communication Skills

Three selective modules for Semester 2.

Entry Requirements

Academic prerequisites and admission criteria

  1. Six passes in GCE O/L including simple passes in English and Mathematics, or GCE A/L any stream with 2 'S' passes

  2. BCAS Access Fundamentals in IT

  3. Any other qualification approved by the Senate

Students without a G.C.E. O/L pass in English will be required to complete the BCAS Certificate in English programme.

What’s Next for You

Academic pathways and career progression

Progression: Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Business or Computing, leading to BSc (Hons) top-up degrees.

Career pathway: FBIT → HND → Degree.