BA (Hons) in Business Management

Summary:

This degree programme is designed for those who want to take their knowledge and experience of business managment principles and practice to a higher level. It is equally appropriate whether you are looking for a career in the private and public sector or considering developing your own business venture.

The programme aims to provide real business experience, as well as visits to overseas businesses and institutions. In 2013 students are visiting New York.

Course Code: F4399 Course Length: Three Years Entry Requirements:

You will normally need 120 UCAS points from, A'Levels, AVCE, OCR Diploma in Administration, BTEC National Diploma or Certificate. If you have completed an accredited Access to HE course you can take a BA (Hons) or Foundation Degree course. We will discuss the most suitable course for you to take at your interview. Other criteria such as relevant work experience (subject to interview)may be considered, so if in doubt, apply!

Core Skills:

You can study:

• Managing Financial Resources - 20 credits (covers business finance and some accounts)
• The Business Environment - 20 credits (impact of the environment on business)
• Managing Organisations - 20 credits (how to organise a business)
• Managing Information - 20 credits (numbers and how to run an information system)
• Higher Learning Skills - 20 credits
• Project Managment (includes Management Information Systems) - 20 credits
• Law and Business Agreements - 10 credits
• Management Accounting - 20 credits
• Customer Marketing - 10 credits
• Human Resource Management (HRM) - 20 credits
• Research Methods - 20 credits
• Operations Management - 20 credits (day to day running of business operations)
• Entrepreneurship (creativity and innovationand business start) - 20 credits
• Employee Relations and Reward - 20 credits
• Business Ethics - 10 credits
• Strategic Management - 20 credits
• Dissertation (research work) - 30 credits

Assessment:

Assessment methods include assignments, projects, presentations and some examinations.

Academic Progression:

You could consider specialist postgraduate qualifications according to your own career aspirations. Your tutors or our Advice Shop staff will be happy to advise you on your options.

Career Progression:

This qualification allows for many career choices. Our past students have followed careers in: Marketing, Personnel (HRM), Accounts and finance, Financial Services, Management, Teaching, Public Services including the Police.

Full Description:

Work Load

360 credits of study willtake place (10 credits represents 100 hours work).

You will be expected to attend College for two to three days. This also means you will be embarking upon a challenging course. You will need to balance your personal situations (home and paid work) with the amount of degree work required to cover during the course. You will need to attend lectures and related workshops. Furthermore you will need to conduct private study after these sessions. This could be an extra 12 or more hours per week (depending on how well you organise your private study).

Opportunities will be provided to visit businesses and meet and listen to Entrpreneurs.

Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.

Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.

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