Course Catalogue

The BSc (Hons) Business with finance programme aims to produce graduates who have: Acquired knowledge of business theories, models and techniques and issues rigorously and who have the practical skills needed within the business and finance 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 finance.

Acquisition of knowledge is achieved through a broad range of teaching methods including lecture, seminar, workshop, case study, video, practical, business game simulation; 'real-world' business issue and international and national case studies. Assessment methods are specified in each module handbook but include unseen examination, open book examination, coursework assignments and presentations. Intellectual skills are developed through practical (case study or 'real-world') project work, tutorial work and coursework assignments. Open ended practical work is designed to permit students to demonstrate achievement of all the learning outcomes in this category. Examples of teaching and learning on the programme include; Lectures Tutor led seminars Student led seminars Workshops Problem-based learning Self directed learning Business game simulations Work placement (Optional) A variety of assessment methods are used including formal examination, coursework (including formal reports and presentations). 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, portfolios. Transferable skills are generally incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. To assess transferable skills a variety of assessment methods are used including examinations, portfolios of learning, formal reports, practical ICT tasks, presentations and business game simulations.

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 Programmes, as all the skills will be taught, practised and assessed via the core modules.