Faculty of Business & Management

• Professional Development Qualifications (PDQ's)
• Further Education Qualifications (FEQ's)
• British Nationals
• British Higher Nationals
• First Degree with majors in FINANCE
• First Degree with majors in MARKETING
• First Degree with majors in HR MANAGEMENT
• First Degree with majors in LAW
• First Degree with majors in E-BUSINESS
• First Degree with majors in Business IT
• ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK
• CAT (Certified Accounting Technicians), UK

Professional Development Qualifications (PDQ's)

STEP PDQ's are accredited qualifications for fresh graduates and young practitioners, aimed at building global industrial competencies in the area of management. They reflect the industrial skills model (known as National Qualifications Framework in UK), that defines attributes of a practitioner desired by international employers for every level of management.

An additional award of "Advanced Professional/ Executive Diploma" equivalent to post graduate and masters level of academics (from the London Board, UK) will be awarded on completion of all above courses.

Further Education Qualifications (FEQ's)

STEP FEQ's are specifically designed to meet academic and vocational needs of O & A Level graduates. FEQ's emphasises upon the capacity development of individual students, preparing them for national and international scenario.

FEQ's are primarily a succession route for students that meet their individual progression needs, whether they are into employment or into further study for British honours degree or professional courses offered by the Chartered Institutes of Marketing, Management, Accountancy and Personnel Development.

Qualifications currently available under STEP's FEQ's are: British Nationals & Higher Nationals

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British Nationals

British Nationals in Business is practical, work-related course. You focus on a particular subject area and develop a range of specialist skills and knowledge.

Where does 'Nationals' stands in qualification grid?
It is equivalent to three GCE A levels or one Single plus one Double Award VCE.

What is the duration?
Time frame varies for the full and part time studies. Full time mode could be covered within 18-24 months and part time in 24-36 months. However, it also depends upon your pace, the number of units you are willing to take in each semester and also on total number of learners.

What is the mode of study?
You will spend much of your time working on practical assignments, case studies and projects where you apply your creative skills, vital in today's competitive environment of employment sector

What are the Entry Requirements?
You should have at least one of the following:

Six GCSEs/O Levels with at least four at grades A-C.

Pakistani Matriculation with first division with an accredited English Language proficiency certificate (e.g. 5 Band of IELTS)

What do we offer?
The academic programme is made up of eighteen units-six core units (which everyone takes) and twelve specialist units.

Six Core Units:

Introduction to Business
Business and Management
Creative Product Promotion
Presenting Business Information
Business Enterprise
Business Online

Select twelve specialist units:

Finance, Cash Flow and Insolvency
Profitability and Reporting
Introduction to Accounting
Final Accounts
Introduction to Marketing
Marketing Research
Relationship Marketing
E-Business and Internet Marketing
Recruitment and Selection
Employer and Employee Relations
Professional Development and Training
Human Resource Management
Improving Performance in the Workplace
Managing Business Project or Event
Managing Information
Managing Teams
Managing Facilities
Setting up an Administrative System
Health and Safety in the Workplace
Business Ethics
Contacts and Legislation
Civil Liability
Business and Markets
Business and the Economic Environment
European Business Operations
Developing an E-Business strategy
Effective Retailing

View detailed course contents & outcomes (designed by BTEC Edexcel. UK)
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British Higher Nationals

The British Higher Nationals in Business provides greater depth and specialisation than the British Nationals. It emphasises strongly upon practical skills alongside the development of requisite knowledge and understanding of professional world.

Where does 'Nationals' stands in qualification grid?
It is equivalent to the first two years of a full-time University Honours degree in UK, Pakistan and other countries around the world. Students will be able to complete their Honors degree in just one year after Higher Nationals.

What is the duration?
The course can be completed within 18-24 months as full-time or in 24-36 months as part-time study. However, it also depends on your pace, the number of units you are willing to take in each semester and number of sufficient learners to teach the unit.

What are the Entry Requirements?
You should have at least one of the following:

• Two GCE A Levels.

• Pakistani Intermediate (first division) with an accredited English Language proficiency certificate (e.g. 5.5 Band of IELTS)

What is the Mode of study?
British Higher Nationals in Business are practical, work-related courses. You will be involved in planning your own activities, which are likely to include: Working alone and in groups, spending time out of the classroom and visiting employers & industry, solving problems and meeting deadlines.

What do we offer?
The academic programme is made up of sixteen units - eight core units (which everyone takes) and eight specialist units. Course titles are as follows

Core Units:

Marketing
Managing Financial Resources and Decisions
Organisation Theory & Behaviour
Business Environment
Common Law I
Business Decision Making
Business Strategy
Research Project
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Business (Finance) Specialist Units:

Management Accounting: Costing & Budgeting
Financial Reporting
Financial Systems and Auditing
Taxation

Business (Marketing) Specialist Units:

Marketing Intelligence
Advertising and Promotion
Marketing Plan
Sales Planning & Operations

Business (Human Resource Management) Specialist Units:

Human Resource Management
Managing Human Resources Issues
Human Resource Development
Employee Relations

Business (Law) Specialist Units:

English Legal System
Business Law
Common Law II
European Law

Business (E-Business Strategies) Specialist Units:

Introduction to Internet & E-Business
Internet Marketing
Business Operations
E-Business Planning and Implementation

Business (IT) Specialist Units:

Information Systems
Networking Concepts
Multimedia Design & Authoring
Website Design

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Optional Units:

Purchasing
Purchasing Development
Quality Management
Small Business Enterprise
Operations Management
European Business
Employment Law
Company Law
Administrative Practices and Procedures
Financial Services
Insurance
Investment
Industry Experience
Contemporary Issues in Marketing Management
Computer Platforms
Human Computer Interface
Personal Development
Project Management
Administrative Services
Business Psychology
Business Ethics
Environmental Management
Facilities Operation
Property Law

View detailed course contents & outcomes (designed by BTEC Edexcel. UK)

About ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants), UK:

ACCA (The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) is one of the prestigious UK qualifications and is equally recognised and compatible with the CA or ACMA in Pakistan. Founded in England since 1904, it is the largest professional accountancy body in the UK and worldwide with over 103,000 qualified members and more than 320,000 students in over 160 countries.

Entry points and exemptions for ACCA in Pakistan:

• Mature Student Entry (MSE) Route for students of 21 years age or older
• 2 A Level plus 3 O Level or equivalent for students of 18 years age or older
• BCom / BSc / BA from recognised institution (3 year BCom (Hons) is exempted part 1 of ACCA)
• MCom or MBA holders (from recognised institution are exempted part 1 of ACCA)
• CAT Introductory & Intermediate (CAT Level A, B & C holders are exempted ACCA part 1)
• MFC (Modular Foundation Course) of ICAP holders (are exempted ACCA part 1)
• Chartered Accountants (are exempted part 1 and papers 2.1, 2.2, 2.3, 2.4, 2.6 of ACCA)

The duration for completing all ACCA examinations can be a minimum of two years even if no exemption is claimed. All registrations for the June exams should be made before 31st December of the previous year and for December exams, these should be made before 15th August of the same year.

Examinations:

Part 1:
1.1 Preparing Financial Statement
1.2 Financial Information for Management
1.3 Managing People

Part 2:
2.1 Information Systems
2.2 Corporate and Business Law
2.3 Business Taxation
2.4 Financial Management and Control
2.5 Financial Reporting
2.6 Audit and Internal Reviews

Part 3:
3.1 Audit and Assurance Services
3.2 Advanced Taxation
3.3 Performance Management
3.4 Business Information Management

Core:
3.5 Strategic Business
3.6 Advance Corporate reporting
3.7 Strategic Financial Management

Earning BSc (Hons) and MBA from Oxford Brookes University:
The valuable relationship between ACCA & Oxford Brookes University enables ACCA students to sit for an Oxford Brookes BSc (Hons) degree in Applied Accounting while taking their ACCA examinations and to study for an Oxford Brookes MBA after achieving ACCA membership. STEP counselling department helps all its ACCA students during the whole process from admissions to visas.

About CAT (Certified Accounting Technicians), UK:

CAT (Certified Accounting Technician) is ACCA's vocational, open entry introduction to accounting. Candidates who are 16 years or older can complete it and are eligible for a direct entry to Part 2 of ACCA's professional examinations. There is no formal qualification required to opt by students who are minimum of 16 years age.

Examinations:

Introductory:
Paper 1: Recording Financial Transactions
Paper 2: Information for Management Control

Intermediate:
Paper 3: Maintaining Financial Records
Paper 4: Accounting for Costs

Advanced:
Paper 5: Managing People and Systems
Paper 6: Drafting Financial Systems
Paper 7: Planning, Control and Performance Management

Two options from:
Paper 8: Implementing Audit Procedures
Paper 9: Preparing Taxation Computations
Paper10: Managing Finances