Course Catalogue

This degree aims to provide students with the knowledge, understanding and transferable skills essential to organisations looking for tomorrow's entrepreneurs, leaders and managers. The main aims of the programme are to: I. provide a broad based education in general business and management to students from varying backgrounds who are seeking graduate status II. develop students' understanding and awareness of general business and management and the role of managers, leaders and business functions in all types of organisations III. encourage and foster the ability to apply knowledge in an innovative, creative and reflective manner IV. adopt a strategic perspective in order to reflect the need for organisations to adapt strategies to dynamic and often short-term market conditions V. provide a learning experience in those key areas of general management perceived to be relevant to the performance of organisations in the 21st century, for example: a. creativity and enterprise b. the private, public and not for profit sectors c. project and operations management d. strategic and change management e. managing quality and service operations VI. provide a foundation for a career in business management, including association with an appropriate professional body and facilitation of the attainment of professional qualifications VII. provide a foundation for life-long learning in both the business and wider context of study and learning activities. Students will be equipped to be flexible and with transferable skills VIII. provide an understanding of the key drivers for small business success including the importance of innovation and taking calculated risks and the need to provide customer satisfaction and build customer loyalty. IX. to encourage students to engage with employability skills by completing a self-awareness statement. Students completing Level 4 of the programmes student would be able to: 1.Apply the core techniques of both Business and management theory. 2.Understand the key principles of economics, accountancy, marketing and business. 3.Apply basic quantitative techniques to business problems. 4. Appreciate the academic and professional skills related to business management Students completing Level 5 of the programmes student would be able to: 1. Analyse the structure, functions, processes and management of business organisations. 2. Apply research methods to a range of business issues 3. Utilise technical approaches to business management decision making 4. Digest and apply theory to real world case studies

The acquisition of knowledge gained from this programme is developed through a range of teaching and learning strategies. These include realistic case-studies, workshops, lectures, tutorial support, the virtual learning environment (VLE),coursework assignments, directed reading and guided study. All of which will enable the linking of theory to practical scenarios and examples. It is expected that students will be able to develop and demonstrate independence in their learning activities, which will be encouraged by the diverse range of teaching and learning methods. Initial knowledge and understanding of business and management topics will be developed through the range of teaching and learning methods outlined and this will be supported by the further wider reading of referenced materials by the student. A virtual learning environment (VLE) termed Canvas allows teaching and learning materials to be readily available and provide a dialogue to maintain tutor and peer contact. The predominant summative assessment methodology is coursework, which will require participants to relate learning to an organisational context. A range of assessment methods will be used such as individual/group reports, essays, individual/ group presentations, class tests and unseen examinations. Formative assessment is provided through a range of methods which may include, oral presentations, debates, VLE tests/quizzes, class group discussions or VLE discussion forums. Intellectual skills are developed through practical (case study or 'real-world') activities, tutorial work and coursework assignments. Examples of teaching and learning on the programme include: Lectures Tutor led tutorials Student led tutorials Workshops Self directed learning Intellectual skills are assessed. A variety of assessment methods are used and formal examination, coursework (including formal reports and presentations are the main methods for assessment. Examples of assessment on the programme include; Essays Reports Class Tests Unseen Examinations Presentations (individual/group) Practical skills are developed in a co-ordinated and progressive manner throughout the three levels of the programme. In the lower levels attention is focused on the acquisition of basic skills, while at the higher levels more advanced techniques are introduced. A variety of assessment methods are used to assess practical skills including practical tasks, formal reports, presentations. Transferable skills are generally incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Transferable skills are assessed. A variety of assessment methods are used including examinations, reflective learning, formal reports, practical ICT tasks, and presentations.

The programme also has strong employer involvement. For example, several modules have guest speakers from industry, so that the application of theory can be analysed in the real working environment. Should a student be keen to seek a placement, the Faculty of Business at SLIIT will liaise with the Career Guidance Unit at SLIIT and communicate such opportunities to students. SLIIT has a number of non-compulsory courses based around employability skills which are available for students to undertake. The programme will provide students with a range of assessments which draw upon actual scenarios within an organisational context. These scenarios prepare the student for the real world and provide them with a range of competency skills, such as numeracy, communication problem solving, organising and time management and IT which are vital for employability. To support this further, the programme has a continued theme of graduate skills necessary for employability embedded within its modules. At Level 6 in particular, students research the feasibility of a new business venture, where they will encounter and deal with real business problems. This feasibility study is undertaken individually and will require students to analyse their findings. Also at level 6 the Strategic Management/CSR module will require students to analyse a range of business strategy problems using a number of case studies of real companies. These realistic case studies will focus on the development of work related skills that are relevant to the study of business at undergraduate level.