Course Catalogue

The BBA(Hons) Business Administration programme aims to produce graduates who have:

Acquired knowledge of business theories, models, 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 Business Management.

The ability to apply their skills and knowledge in a work situation.

The intellectual skills needed to develop and embed a positive attitude to lifelong learning.

The methods used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are as follows:
Knowledge and skills are gained through a range of teaching and learning approaches that include lectures, workshops, seminars and tutorials depending upon the subject matter and the learning experience. All modules in the programme emphasise student-centred learning, involving students in task-based activities followed by discussion, feedback and a wider application of the concepts. Theoretical concepts will be applied to practical examples and experiences to enable students to see their relevance. 
Students will be taught in a range of group sizes with a focus on both individual and group work, to ensure that students gain an understanding and experience of teamwork and working alone. Tutorial support is given on all modules through a variety of processes and support is also offered through the personal tutor system.
The programme uses a range of assessment methods including essays; reports; presentations; portfolios and case studies. There will be a mix of individual and group assessment. Students are encouraged to identify their strengths and weaknesses and set appropriate goals and strategies for achievement.
Guidance and feedback on assessments are provided at modular level. Criteria for assessment accompanies individual assignments. Indicative and essential sources accompany course outlines.

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. At level 6 the Strategic Management 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.