Business Management

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours (Fnd) - BSHF

Recruitable Target

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Bachelor of Science (SW) - SBS

Award Learning Outcomes:Demonstrate a broad and comparative knowledge of the general scope of the subject, its different areas and applications, and its interactions with related subjects. A detailed knowledge of a defined subject or a more limited coverage of a specialist area balanced by a wider range of study. In each case, specialised study will be informed by current developments in the subject. Demonstrate a critical understanding of the essential theories, principles and concepts of the subject(s) and of the ways in which these are developed through the main methods of enquiry in the subject.

Alternative Exit

Award Description:Bachelor of Science (Fnd) - BSF

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The curriculum is designed to comply with the QAA General Business and Management Subject Benchmark, published as part of the national academic infrastructure. The BSc (Hons) Business Management with Foundation programme aims to produce graduates who have: Studied contemporary business theories, models and techniques, and are able to identify ethical and sustainable solutions through a philosophy of clinical business practice required within the business environment. Obtained the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in business or undertaking further academic study. Developed the personal, citizenship and key skills to enable students to work effectively on their own and within teams. Also to be able to meet the challenges of working in a constantly changing business environment. Demonstrated the application of skills and knowledge in a work situation through completion of a one year sandwich placement, developing an inculcate positive attitude to lifelong learning. Engaged with the development of employability skills through summative and formative activities. Been provided with the opportunity to gain work experience at an approved partner, complimenting their programme of study at LJMU. This provided the development prospect of professional skills relevant to their pathway, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Learning Outcomes

Describe, analyse and evaluate the structure, functions, processes and management of business organisations.

Select and synthesise information from a variety of sources.

Apply theoretical concepts and practical techniques to the solution of complex problems.

Analyse, evaluate and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.

Utilise judgement to draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations.

Plan, conduct and produce a research project report.

Utilise appropriate IT software and critically evaluate internet sources

Apply problem solving and decision making skills.

Conduct research into business and management issues.

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Develop a range of work-related skills.

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Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals utilising appropriate media.

12.

Evaluate the role of their chosen specialist area, recognising its development and its implications for the organisation.

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Work effectively on his/her own and as part of a team.

14.

Utilise problem-solving skills in a variety of theoretical and practical situations.

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Manage time effectively by learning to plan and prioritise their work in order to meet specified deadlines.

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Learn independently in the spirit of critical enquiry.

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Apply the business concepts and philosophy to private, public and not-for-profit sector organisations.

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Utilise business research to improve customer communications and analyse and interpret written, visual and graphical data.

19.

Recognise the importance of collecting relevant data, and the variety or information sources, both primary and secondary.

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Demonstrate knowledge of the business communications tools and the need for integration.

21.

Analyse the leading issues in business.

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Apply a range of theoretical concepts to practical organisational or industry sector issues or problems.

23.

Identify issues and formulate appropriate methods of investigation and evaluation.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

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.

Opportunities for work related learning

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 that is embedded into the programmes through the philosophy of clinical business practice, in addition to campus based work related learning. With respect to elements 1, 2 and 4 the Team are of the opinion that these skills are clearly demonstrated in the Programmes and are practised and assessed via the core modules. This approach provides students with an opportunity to choose those options at Level Five and Level Six that will enable them to hone and further develop those skills that they identify as being important to them. In relation to element 3, this is achieved on the BSc Business Management Programme via the Placement Year. At Level 6 Project students research either a live business problem connected to a company preferable their placement organisation, or research a business related issue, dealing with real business problems. This research is undertaken individually with support from an individual supervisor and written up as an analytical report.

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Students will be offered the opportunity of either a study year abroad (5097LBSBSC) or a sandwich year placement (5099LBSBSC) as a sandwich year option between level 5 and level 6. If taken, the student will be enrolled on a 600 credit honours programme. Of those 600 credits, 120 will be … For more content click the Read More button below. If students take the year abroad module (5097LBSBSC), modules and learning at the host institution will be within the boundaries of the subject discipline and be agreed in advance. The aim for students taking the sandwich placement year (5099LBSBSC), is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment. Students are not permitted to take up the semester abroad option (5099LBSBSC) and the study year abroad option (5097LBSBSC) during their degree. If a student takes the study semester abroad in semester 2 of level 5 (5099LBSBSC (60 credits)), it will replace modules 500LBSBSC (20 credits), and the students level 5 option modules (40 credits). This study semester abroad will cover the same learning outcomes as the modules being replaced and the modules to be studied in the host institution will be agreed in advance. Option modules at level 5 are split into 'pathways' based upon a students desired subject specialism. These pathways are: HR (5008LBSBSC & 5009LBSBSC), Operations and Supply Chain (5010LBSBSC & 5011LBSBSC), Marketing (5011LBSBSC & 5012LBSBSC), Finance (5014LBSBSC & 5016LBSBSC), Project Management (5017LBSBSC & 5018LBSBSC) and Corporate Social Responsibility (5019LBSBSC & 5020LBSBSC). Student are required to choose a 'Pathway' at level 5 and therefore a block of 40 credits in the pathway of their choice. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 5008LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 5014LBSBSC from the Finance pathway. In level 6 options are again split into pathways and again students are required to choose a 'Pathway', therefore taking a 40 credit block. These pathways are: HR (6018LBSBSC & 6019LBSBSC), Operations and Supply Chain (6024LBSBSC & 6026LBSBSC), Marketing (6022LBSBSC & 6023LBSBSC), Finance (6008LBSBSC & 6012LBSBSC), Project Management (6007LBSBSC & 6008LBSBSC) and Corporate Social Responsibility (6003LBSBSC & 6005LBSBSC). Student are required to choose a 'Pathway' at level 5 and therefore a block of 40 credits in the pathway of their choice. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 5008LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 5014LBSBSC from the Finance pathway. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 6018LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 6012LBSBSC from the Finance pathway. Finally, at level 6, students also need to choose 40 credits from either 6000LBSBSC or 6001LBSBSC. This related to either a Project Dissertation (6000LBSBSC) or Business Plan Consultancy (6001LBSBSC). This version of the programme rules apply to students joining level 4 of the programme from September 2021 to September 2022. They also apply for students who come directly into level 5 of the programme in September 2023 and students who come directly into level 6 of the programme in September 2023 & September 2024. Students who joined Level 3 of this programme in September 2022 will revert to the new validated programme of study (2023 version of the programme). They will enter this 2023 version at level 4 from September 2023.

If students take the year abroad module (5097LBSBSC), modules and learning at the host institution will be within the boundaries of the subject discipline and be agreed in advance.

The aim for students taking the sandwich placement year (5099LBSBSC), is to provide students with an extended period of work experience at an approved partner that will complement their programme of study at LJMU. This will give the students the opportunity to develop professional skills relevant to their programme of study, as well as attitude and behaviours necessary for employment in a diverse and changing environment.

Students are not permitted to take up the semester abroad option (5099LBSBSC) and the study year abroad option (5097LBSBSC) during their degree.

If a student takes the study semester abroad in semester 2 of level 5 (5099LBSBSC (60 credits)), it will replace modules 500LBSBSC (20 credits), and the students level 5 option modules (40 credits). This study semester abroad will cover the same learning outcomes as the modules being replaced and the modules to be studied in the host institution will be agreed in advance.

Option modules at level 5 are split into 'pathways' based upon a students desired subject specialism. These pathways are: HR (5008LBSBSC & 5009LBSBSC), Operations and Supply Chain (5010LBSBSC & 5011LBSBSC), Marketing (5011LBSBSC & 5012LBSBSC), Finance (5014LBSBSC & 5016LBSBSC), Project Management (5017LBSBSC & 5018LBSBSC) and Corporate Social Responsibility (5019LBSBSC & 5020LBSBSC). Student are required to choose a 'Pathway' at level 5 and therefore a block of 40 credits in the pathway of their choice. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 5008LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 5014LBSBSC from the Finance pathway.

In level 6 options are again split into pathways and again students are required to choose a 'Pathway', therefore taking a 40 credit block. These pathways are: HR (6018LBSBSC & 6019LBSBSC), Operations and Supply Chain (6024LBSBSC & 6026LBSBSC), Marketing (6022LBSBSC & 6023LBSBSC), Finance (6008LBSBSC & 6012LBSBSC), Project Management (6007LBSBSC & 6008LBSBSC) and Corporate Social Responsibility (6003LBSBSC & 6005LBSBSC). Student are required to choose a 'Pathway' at level 5 and therefore a block of 40 credits in the pathway of their choice. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 5008LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 5014LBSBSC from the Finance pathway. Students can not choose module from different pathways i.e. they can not choose module 6018LBSBSC from the HR pathway and 6012LBSBSC from the Finance pathway.

Finally, at level 6, students also need to choose 40 credits from either 6000LBSBSC or 6001LBSBSC. This related to either a Project Dissertation (6000LBSBSC) or Business Plan Consultancy (6001LBSBSC).

This version of the programme rules apply to students joining level 4 of the programme from September 2021 to September 2022. They also apply for students who come directly into level 5 of the programme in September 2023 and students who come directly into level 6 of the programme in September 2023 & September 2024.

Students who joined Level 3 of this programme in September 2022 will revert to the new validated programme of study (2023 version of the programme). They will enter this 2023 version at level 4 from September 2023.

Structure

Level 3

Level 3 Core

Level 4

Level 4 Core

Level 5

Level 5 Core

Level 5 Optional

Optional Study Semester

Level 6

Level 6 Core

Level 6 Optional

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

National Certificate (RQF): Acceptable only when combined with other qualifications
National Extended Certificate: Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Diploma subjects / grades required: DM if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma (RQF): Acceptable on its own and combined with other qualifications
National Extended Diploma subjects / grades required: MMP if studied on its own or to the total of 72 UCAS points if combined with other qualifications

GCSEs and equivalents

Prior to starting the programme applicants must have obtained Grade C or Grade 4 or above in English Language and Mathematics GCSE or an approved alternative qualification below:

Key Skills Level 2 in English/ Maths
NVQ Level 2 Functional skills in Maths and English Writing and or Reading
Skills for Life Level 2 in Numeracy/English
Higher Diploma in Maths/ English
Functional Skills Level 2 in Maths/ English
Northern Ireland Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number
Wales Essential Skills Level 2 in Communication or Application of Number

Awards

Target Award

Recruitable Target

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Alternative Exit

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-JMU-SEP

F2F-JMU-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

Learning Outcomes

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Opportunities for work related learning

Programme Structure

Programme Structure Description

Structure

Level 3

Level 4

Level 5

Level 6

Entry Requirements

A levels

Access awards

Alternative qualifications considered

BTECs

GCSEs and equivalents

IELTS

International Baccalaureate

Interview required

Irish awards

Reduced offer scheme

T levels

UCAS points

Welsh awards

Extra Entry Requirements

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management