Business and Globalisation BA (Hons)
Bachelor's degree
In Leicester
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Bachelor's degree
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Leicester
Business and Globalisation BA (Hons) at DMU helps you to understand how global issues impact our lives. You will study the subject from a business perspective and from a political perspective. Modern managers need to be aware of business needs in a political environment. Similarly, there is a need to be aware of how the international business environment impacts upon the political scene. Reasons to study Business and Globalisation at DMU: Study issues such as global power structures, international political economy and comparative politics as well as the changing role of states and public policy in the emerging global order.. Develop in-depth knowledge of international business, comparative and global politics and public policy and the skills to analyse and apply what you learn. The only university in the UK to hold both Congress to Campus and European Parliament to Campus with former members of US Congress and former Members of European Parliament to enhance your study experience. Placement opportunities with local, national and global companies including Rolls Royce, GlaxoSmithKline, Heathrow Airport and the House of Commons. Enjoy an international experience with #DMUglobal trips have included Hong Kong, Berlin, Brussels, Washington and New York. Scholarships At DMU, we are committed to helping our graduates enhance their careers and personal development through further study. #DMU Global High Flyers Award The
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#DMUglobal
This is our innovative international experience programme which aims to enrich your studies and expand your cultural horizons – helping you to become a global graduate, equipped to meet the needs of employers across the world.
Through #DMUglobal, we offer a wide range of opportunities including on-campus and UK activities, overseas study, internships, faculty-led field trips and volunteering, as well as Erasmus+ and international exchanges.
Our #DMUglobal High Flyers Award offers students a discount of up to £1,000 towards a #DMUglobal opportunity (terms and conditions apply).
Placements
An optional paid placement year offers invaluable professional experience.
We can help you secure a placement through activities such as mock interviews and practice aptitude tests, and you will be assigned a personal tutor to support you throughout your placement.
We advertise posts in all locations in the private, public and not-for-profit sectors, including some international posts.
Our students have taken placements with companies including Rolls Royce, GlaxoSmithKline, Heathrow Airport and the House of Commons.
Graduate careers
This course develops graduates with the skills and knowledge to respond to the impact of globalisation on business.
As such, it produces highly employable graduates who are sought after by companies that need an international understanding of business.
Entry criteria
A typical offer is 112 UCAS points. You need to study at least two subjects at A Level or equivalent (eg BTEC)
Five GCSEs at grades A–C including English Language and Maths
Pass Access with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit (or equivalent)
English (Language or Literature) and Maths GCSE required as separate qualifications at grade C
We will normally require students to have had a break from full time education before undertaking the Access course
International Baccalaureate: 26+ Points
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Subjects
- HRM
- University
- Finance
- Teaching
- Politics
- Management
- IT
- Marketing
- Perspective
- International
- Global
- Public
- International Business
- IT Management
- Comparative Politics
Course programme
Year 1
- Financial Decision Making
- Global Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Globalisation
- Introduction to Work and Organisations
- Principles of Marketing
- Politics in Business
Year 2
- Business Research Issues and Analysis
- European Business Issues
- The Making of a Global World
- Politics in Action
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Business Finance Essentials
- Contemporary Management
- Performance Measurement in Organisations
- Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Workplace
- Business Law
- International Marketing
- Government and Business
- Unity and Diversity in Contemporary America
- The Politics of the European Union
Year 3
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Globalisation and Democracy
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- International Public Sector Accounting and Finance
- Global Strategic Management
- Globalisation and International HRM
- International Developments in Accounting
- Global Marketing Strategies
- International Security in a Globalised World
- Public Policy Making
- Politics Dissertation
- Managing the Environment
- Health Strategy and Management
- Strategy and Management Dissertation
Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Year 1
- Financial Decision Making
- Global Comparative Politics
- Introduction to Globalisation
- Introduction to Work and Organisations
- Principles of Marketing
- Politics in Business
Year 2
- Business Research Issues and Analysis
- European Business Issues
- The Making of a Global World
- Politics in Action
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- Business Finance Essentials
- Contemporary Management
- Performance Measurement in Organisations
- Human Resource Management (HRM) in the Workplace
- Business Law
- International Marketing
- Government and Business
- Unity and Diversity in Contemporary America
- The Politics of the European Union
Year 3
- Contemporary Business Issues
- Globalisation and Democracy
Plus option modules from the following indicative list:
- International Public Sector Accounting and Finance
- Global Strategic Management
- Globalisation and International HRM
- International Developments in Accounting
- Global Marketing Strategies
- International Security in a Globalised World
- Public Policy Making
- Politics Dissertation
- Managing the Environment
- Health Strategy and Management
- Strategy and Management Dissertation
Note: These modules are indicative and based on the current academic session. Exact modules may vary in order to keep content current. Course information is correct at the time of publication and is subject to review.
Teaching and assessment
You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment is through coursework (presentations, essays and reports) and usually an exam or test, which is typically weighted as follows in your first year:
- Exam: 38%
- Coursework: 62%
These assessment weightings are indicative only. The exact weighting may vary depending on option modules chosen by students and teaching methods deployed by the academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again these are based on the current academic session.
Dr Janice McMillan, from Edinburgh Napier University, said in her External Examiner Report (September 2014): “The module assessments are among the most innovative I have seen – they not only allow students to demonstrate their learning but aid engagement across the programme.”
Teaching contact hours
This is a full-time course and in total you should be prepared to devote approximately 38 hours a week to your studies. In the first year, you will typically have up to 14 contact hours of teaching most weeks. Teaching is through a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions and the breakdown of these activity types is shown in each module description.
Other: In addition each module provides a two hour advice and feedback session each week for individual consultation with the lecturer. You will also have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor and careers and/or subject meetings scheduled throughout the year.
Self-directed study: In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to use our on-line resources, participate in flipped or virtual classroom discussions on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study and revision for approximately 25 hours per week.
Subsequent years follow a similar pattern, however, the contact time will vary depending on your subject mix and options chosen, and the teaching methods appropriate to the module. Further details are contained in each module description.
Business and Globalisation BA (Hons)