Course Catalogue

The BA (Hons.) Business with International Business Management Foundation programme aims to produce graduates who have:
Acquired knowledge of business theories, models and techniques and issues rigorously and who have the  practical skills needed within the business environment.
Developed the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business or to undertake a further academic study.
Developed the personal and key skills to enable them to work effectively on their own and within teams and to be able to meet the challenges of working in a changeable business environment.
Developed knowledge and skills in international business management.
The ability to apply their skills and knowledge in a work situation. The optional placement/sandwich modules seek to enhance the intellectual skills needed to develop and embed a positive attitude to lifelong learning for those students on this option.
Fully engaged with the World of Work programme and have the ability

The acquisition of core knowledge is achieved through a range of teaching methods including lecture, seminar, tutorial and workshop. The core knowledge and understanding required for the programme determines the teaching methods used within modules. For example, lectures may be used to introduce core theories and concepts, with seminars, tutorials and workshops being utilised to build on core theories and explore in more detail further concepts, ideas and 'real-world' business issues.

The ability for students to consolidate their learning has been considered and developed within modules. As well as potentially using workshops, tutorials and seminars to practice and further explore theories and concepts, students will also develop their learning through on-line activities and directed reading.

In formulating the assessment strategy, the programme team aims to achieve an appropriate match between teaching and learning methods and assessment tasks in order to ensure that the programme offers variety in its assessment. The provision of formative assessment and feedback has also been considered within modules in order to provide students with the best opportunity to develop their knowledge and understanding of key subjects. Assessment methods for the programme include portfolios, presentations, research case-study, poster campaigns, on-line reflection, tests, essays, reports and examinations.

The four elements of Work Related Learning (WRL):

1. Learning about oneself

2. Learning and practising skills

3. Experiencing the world of work

4. Experiencing and learning how to learn and manage oneself in a range of situations

will be addressed through the continuing development of graduate skills that are embedded into the programmes as well as via campus based work related learning. With respect to elements 1, 2 and 4 the team is of the opinion that the comprehensive mapping exercise of the graduate skills clearly demonstrates that these elements are incorporated into the Programmes, as all the skills will be taught, practised and assessed via the core modules. This approach provides students with an opportunity to follow their pathways at Level Five and Level Six that will enable them to further develop those skills that they identify as being important to them. In relation to element 3, this is achieved on the programme via the optional Placement/ Year abroad. The programme also has strong employer involvement. Many modules have guest speakers from industry.