Award in Business Environment

Program Overview

The Award in Business Environment from CMBS provides a thorough understanding of business organizations, industries, and their external environment. It equips learners to analyze business functions, identify stakeholders, assess external factors, and evaluate their impact on business operations. Assessed through an exam, project, and journal, this 2-month program is ideal for those aspiring to or working in the finance industry and is accredited at Level 5 by the MFHEA.

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

The Award in Business Environment is designed to equip learners with a comprehensive understanding of the different types of organisations that exist in the business world, including their structures and functions and the competitive landscape within which they operate. This certification will equip students with the knowledge, skills, and autonomy required to understand and monitor the interactions between businesses, key stakeholders and the external environment. Learners will learn how to:

• Analyse the primary functions of organisations and businesses, along with the key reasons for their establishment
• Identify and categorise the various industries within which business organisations operate
• Distinguish between different types of stakeholders such as investors, employees, customers etc and understand their primary goals
• Describe various political and legal factors and assess their impact on business operations
• Identify and evaluate how social and demographic trends, technological advancements, and environmental considerations influence business organisations

Assessment:

The Award in Business Environment will be assessed through the use of an exam, an individual project and a reflective journal.

Other:

• This qualification is awarded by Central Mediterranean Business School (CMBS).
• This qualification is accredited by the Malta Further and Higher Education Authority.
MFHEA deems the Award in Business Environment to be at Level 5 in the Malta Qualifications Framework and the European Qualifications Framework for lifelong learning.
• This course is intended for those who are aged 18+ and aspire to work or are already working in the finance field.
• This programme will be delivered in English.
• Location: Central Mediterranean Business School, The Brewhouse, Mdina Road, Zone 2, Central Business District, Birkirkara CBD 2010, Malta
• Duration: 2 Months
• Starting: Oct 2024
• Credits: 12 ECTS/ECVET
• Full Price (EU Students): €995
• Up to €697 refunded via the Get Qualified Scheme.