Operating Environment

This course is concerned with increasing the student's awareness and understanding of the environment in which organisations operate.

It provides a framework in which to review the economic, political and social contents of business activity. Packed with examples from real business, self-assessment exercises, assignments and task-based activities, this course will enable students to more easily develop their knowledge and skills.

Syllabus

SECTION ONE - THE NATIONAL ECONOMIC CONTEXT

Unit 1: The UK Economy

Unit 2: The UK Economic System

Unit 3: The Financial Sector

Unit 4: Economic Policy

Unit 5: Industrial Policy

SECTION TWO - ENVIRONMENTAL FACTORS AFFECTING BUSINESS ACTIVITIES

Unit 6: Social Stratification

Unit 7: Social Welfare and State Policy

Unit 8: Technology and Society

Unit 9: The Political Process

SECTION THREE - BUSINESS FIRMS IN MARKETS

Unit 10: The Competitive Environment

Unit 11: The Legal Regulation of Business

Unit 12: Regulatory Agencies

Qualifications

On completion of your course, you will receive the dual award:

Award 1 is issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges: Operating Environment Diploma

Operating Environment Diploma issued by Stonebridge Associated Colleges, to view a sample of the college’s award, please click here.

Requirements for Entry

There is no experience or previous qualifications required for enrolment on this course. It is available to all students, of all academic backgrounds.

Study Options

In order to offer our students the most convenient and flexible distance learning courses, Stonebridge Associated College offers you the option to study for your course via two methods:

• 1. Via the traditional paper-based method.
• 2. Through the online method via ElearnUK.

If you do not have Internet access, or would prefer to study this course via the traditional paper/postal based study method, you can find more information on the course by clicking on the link below.

Stonebridge Prices

Studying by Post. If you would like to pay by instalments, we do offer an affordable interest free payment plan scheme which allows you to spread the cost of your course over a number of months. However, to use this option you will need to study for your course using the traditional paper-based method. For more information on our payment plans please visit our website at www.stonebridge.uk.com

The reason why the course fee is less if you choose to study online, is because with online study there are no costs associated with postage and printing etc. and thus we are able to offer the course at a reduced rate.

The total amount payable over the term's period, is no more than the total cash price of the course.
(APR = 0%). Written quotations are available on request.

Study Hours

This is only an approximate figure and is dependant upon how much time you can dedicate to your studies and how well you grasp the learning concepts in the course material. Furthermore, at the end of each lesson there is a question paper that needs to be completed and returned to your tutor. You should allow at least 1 - 2 hours of study to complete each question paper.

The approximate amount of time required to complete the course is: 180 hrs.