Students who want to analyze business practices and improve different companies may want to study consultancy. Depending on the specific program, students can develop their consulting skills in the area of management, taxes, marketing or finance.

A course is the study of a particular topic within a wider subject area and is the foundation of a qualification. A typical course includes lectures, assessments and tutorials.

Part-time learning allows one to obtain a degree or qualification even if one cannot attend school on a full-time basis. One can learn at one's own pace, gradually accumulating credits that count towards a final qualification.