The programme consists of two broad streams - you choose either the Business Studies or International Affairs stream. These subjects are taught at pre-university level by subject specialists who bring the benefits of the latest research in their own areas of expertise. Take a look at this one page overview.
| Business Studies | |
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| Economics • Microeconomics: Theories of supply and demand; distribution, market structures • Macroeconomics: Political economy and economic theories; government policy objectives; consumption, saving and investment; fiscal and and monetary policy; balance of payments; the Global Economy. |
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| Business Studies • Marketing • Finance • Business ethics • Human resources • Operations management • Establishing, building and managing the business • European Union and small to medium-sized enterprises |
Maths for Business • Algebra • Functions • Trigonometry • Calculus • Matrices • Statistics and probability
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| International Affairs | |
| World History of the 20th Century • The Cold War and its aftermath • The state, religion, minorities • Causes, practices and effects of war • Nationalist and independence movements • The rise and rule of one party states • Decolonization and challenges facing new states • Peace and cooperation: international organizations and multiparty states |
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| Politics • Political ideologies • Contemporary global issues • Theories of international relations • International political economy • Regime types and machinery of government • Parties, interests and social movements • Modern state: domestic and international politics
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Philosophy • Epistemology • Problem of evil • Free will • Mind-body problem • Self and personal identity • Moral philosophy / ethical theory • The nature of philosophical enquiry • Causation, induction and the scientific method
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| Sample timetable | ||
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| Lesson 1 | Language development Global issues in the media |
English Teacher |
| Lesson 2 | Discussion and report | English Teacher |
| Lunch | Meet friends in the College dining room | |
| Lesson 3 | Academic Subject Saving and investment or Parties and interest groups |
Subject Teacher |
| Self-study | Consolidation activities | Adviser |
| Activities | Join the the regular activities | |
Assessment
You will be assessed at the end of each module using a combination of coursework, project work, presentations, extended essays and examinations. Your final assessment includes:- end of semester and final examinations in each academic course; and
- a presentation and extended essay in English language.
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