MCAST Introductory Certificate

Or

Finished Compulsory Education

Initial Assessment Tests

The course is designed to provide an opportunity to students to follow a structured programme of study in that area which is closer to their interests, in this case, Business.

The programme includes a significant amount of vocational practice that will help students to form a clear idea of the nature of the trade or vocation they intend to follow.

Students opting to follow the Foundation Certificate in Business will be introduced to the world of business. They will also consolidate their knowledge of those basic subjects and skills required for them to join a variety of courses.

The course will be assessed as follows:
§ Assignments
§ Case studies
§ Tests
§ Presentations

× Describe basic business concepts
× Communicate in Maltese and English in a business environment
× Apply mathematical skills in everyday life and in business
× Use appropriate IT skills.

§ Vocational Practice – Business Awareness
o General Business Concepts
o Business Finance Theory
o Business Finance Practice
o The Human Resource Function
o People and Business
§ English
§ Maltese
§ Mathematics
§ Information Technology
§ Personal Development

Any MCAST courses at MQF Level 3