Certificate of Higher Education - CHE

Diploma of Higher Education - DHE

Bachelor of Arts with Honours - BAH

Level 6 Core

Level 6

Level 5 Core

Level 5

Level 4 Core

Level 4

Programme Structure

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details.

As part of LJMU’s commitment to widening access we offer eligible students entry to their chosen course at a reduced threshold of up to 16/8 UCAS points. This applies if you are a student who has been in local authority care or if you have participated in one of LJMU’s sustained outreach initiatives, e.g. Summer University. Please contact the admission office for further details. Offerings: All

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

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

Discuss the potential to innovate in business, and demonstrate the knowledge of how the utilisation of data
and digital technologies can deliver strategic developments in the workplace.

Communicate and interpret complex materials

Use critical analytical and evaluative skills to question and offer alternatives in a rapidly changing
environment

Identify and evaluate the environmental factors affecting organisations and the impact of organisations on the wider community

Critically evaluate operational policies and strategies in the context of theory and workplace conditions and
requirements

Identify and apply a range of data; organisational, financial and external to formulate opinions and guidance in business and management related issues

Understand and appreciate the role and requirements of each organisational function (e.g. finance, HR,
marketing and sales), and be able to analyse their performance using a range of tools and techniques

Use digital resources for research and evaluation

Evaluate the efficacy of management practices and strategy in developing sustainable organisations

Apply reflective skills in respect of personal competence and development

Critically appraise and evaluate organisational strategy policy and practice

Analyse and evaluate a range of data, organisational financial and external to formulate opinions and
guidance in business strategy and management related issues

Demonstrate effective and professional communication and problem-solving skills

Evaluate concepts, knowledge, methods and techniques that they have learned to review, consolidate,
extend and apply their knowledge and understanding, and to initiate and carry out projects in the workplace.

Interpret data for leadership and problem solving

Apply a range of techniques and practical skills to support peer learning and team development (e.g.
coaching)

Use organisational and academic research to inform the design of processes and initiatives, and evaluate
business and management issues in the context of the workplace

Apply time management tools effectively and learn independently in the spirit of critical enquiry.

Apply a conceptual understanding of environmental, social and governance responsibilities to inform
organisational analysis and decision making

Plan, conduct and synthesise the findings of an investigative research project report to make judgements,
and to frame appropriate questions to achieve a solution - or identify a range of solutions - to a problem.

Actively engage with professional standards to support personal and professional development

Work effectively in teams and use interpersonal skills to support effective working in a rapidly changing and
diverse environment

Course Catalogue

Business and Management Practice - 35982 - BA (Hons)