Partner Details

Westford University College

Awards

Target Award

Award Description:Bachelor of Science with Honours - BSH

Programme Offerings

Full-Time

F2F-WUC-FEB

F2F-WUC-SEP

Educational Aims of the Course

The BSc (Hons.) Business with Digital Marketing programme aims to produce graduates who have: acquired knowledge of business theories, models, techniques and issues and who have the practical skills needed within the business environment. Developed the knowledge and skills necessary for a successful career in business and digital marketing or to undertake  further academic study. Developed the personal and key skills to enable them to work effectively both independently and within teams and to be able to meet the challenges of working in a changeable business environment.

Learning Outcomes

1.
Demonstrate a comprehensive understanding and ability to analyse and evaluate the nature, structure, functions, processes of business organisations and digital marketing implications.
2.
Select, use and evaluate information from a variety of sources.
3.
Analyse and interpret quantitative and qualitative data.
4.
Utilise judgement to draw appropriate conclusions and make recommendations.
5.
Analyse, evaluate and synthesise theoretical and applied knowledge and information to develop a coherent understanding and conclusion.
6.
Develop own leadership, team working and other personal qualities necessary for a business digital marketing career.
7.
Apply problem solving and decision making skills.
8.
Act with increasing autonomy to conduct research into business and management issues.
9.
Develop a range of work-related skills that demonstrates business acumen.
10.
Utilise appropriate ICT software and critically evaluate internet sources.
11.
Plan, manage, review and evaluate own learning.
12.
Understand the role and management of marketing in a business organisation recognising its development and implications.
13.
Work effectively on their own and as part of a team.
14.
Manage time effectively by learning to plan and prioritise their work in order to meet specified deadlines.
15.
Learn independently in the spirit of critical enquiry.
16.
Communicate effectively with a wide range of individuals utilising a variety of appropriate media.
17.
Apply the business and digital marketing concepts and philosophy to private, public and not-for-profit sector organisations.
18.
Recognise the importance of collecting relevant data, and the variety or information sources, both primary and secondary.
19.
Analyse the contemporary issues in business and digital marketing.
20.
Demonstrate knowledge of the business communications tools and the need for integration.
21.
Demonstrate detailed knowledge of business and digital marketing.
22.
Demonstrate an awareness of strategic, legal and ethical issues affecting business organisations.
23.
Apply the skills necessary for academic study and enquiry.

Teaching, Learning and Assessment

Acquisition of knowledge is achieved through a broad range of teaching methods including lecture, seminar, workshop, action workshop, case study, video, practical, business game simulation, international and national case studies. Assessment methods are specified on each canvas site but may include examination, portfolio, coursework assignments and presentations. Intellectual skills are developed through practical (case study or 'real-world') tutorial work and coursework assignments. Open ended practical and project work is designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category.

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 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 are of the opinion that the comprehensive mapping exercise of the graduate skills clearly demonstrates that these elements are incorporated into the programme, as all the skills will be taught, practised and assessed.

Entry Requirements

BTECs

HECoS Code(s)

(CAH17-01) business and management

(CAH17-01) business and management