Business and Law HNC/HND/BA (Hons) Degree

" Business and Law HNC/HND/BA (Hons) Degree OVERVIEW

Our business and law courses focus on contemporary business and legal issues. These courses will provide you with the opportunity develop a wealth of subject knowledge and business and law skills, which will provide you with a wide range of expertise in a highly sort after industry.

WHY CHOOSE THIS COURSE?

Business and Law HNC:

The HNC programme is year one of the Business and Law BA (Hons) Degree course. It focuses on demonstrating a knowledge of underlying business and law concepts and principles and having an ability to evaluate and interpret these within a given context. It will help you to understand the sound appreciation of a range of leadership and management theories. You will also be introduced to the legal framework, including elements of the civil and criminal systems and contract law.

Business and Law HND:

This HND programme is year two of a degree course. This course focuses on demonstrating knowledge of underlying business and law concepts and principles and having the ability to evaluate and interpret these within a given context. It will help you to understand the sound appreciation of a range of leadership and management theories. You will also be introduced to the legal framework, including elements of the civil and criminal systems and contract law. In year two you will start to focus on the financial information and economics of businesses, including how accounting and finance functions support business operations and the key principles of business economics in relation to business, government and public (consumer).

Business and Law BA (Hons) Degree:

Modern business and the legal system are inextricably linked. Lawyers represent commercial interest in both private and public sectors and require a thorough understanding of the mechanics of business structures and operations. This programme will give a thorough grounding in English law and will examine the constraints it imposes and flexibility it allows during practice. It’s particularly suited to individuals aiming for careers in management within the legal arena, where a background in both law and business is pertinent.

WHAT WILL I LEARN?

Business and Law HNC (year 1)

• Leadership concepts
• Introduction to law and practice
• Contractual ideas and concepts
• Information management and decision making

On successful completion of the programme you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Leadership concepts and information management – you will explore a range of leadership and management theories including the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations. You will also look at relevant communication and information technologies for application in business and law;
• Introduction to law and practice – this module introduces you to the elements of the civil and criminal systems and the framework of legal institutions. You will also study alternative dispute resolution within the English legal professions and the general principles of contract law.

Business and Law HND (year 2)

• Business finance
• Economics for business
• Law of business organisations
• Entrepreneurship

On successful completion of the programme you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Economics and finance – you will look at the key principles of business economics, by examining the interrelated nature of business, government and the public sector. You will also examine the complexity of the economic environment in which businesses operate and the financial information produced by businesses, specifying how accounting and finance functions support business operations, and identifying sources and methods of financing for businesses and individuals;
• Law of business organisations – you will look at the workings of business organisations (including formation and effect), their operations and management. You will also examine the practical implications of such entities entering into binding obligations and contracts, the issue of liabilities and protection and the theoretical doctrines and practical applications of English commercial law, drawing where relevant on materials from other jurisdictions.

Business and Law BA (Hons) Degree (year 2)

• Leadership Concepts
• Introduction to Law and Practice
• Contractual Ideas and Practice
• Information Management and Decision Making
• Business Finance
• Law for Accounting
• Civil Litigation
• Entrepreneurship
• Professional Placement
• International Business
• Business Strategy
• Commercial Law
• Intellectual Property Rights

On successful completion of the programme you should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of:

• Leadership concepts and information management – you will explore a range of leadership and management theories including the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations. You will also look at relevant communication and information technologies for application in business and law;
• Introduction to law and practice – this module introduces you to the elements of the civil and criminal systems and the framework of legal Institutions. You will also study alternative dispute resolution within the English legal professions and the general principles of contract law;
• Economics and finance - you will look at the key principles of business economics, by examining the interrelated nature of business, government and the public sector. You will also examine the complexity of the economic environment in which businesses operate and the financial information produced by businesses, specifying how accounting and finance functions support business operations, and identifying sources and methods of financing for businesses and individuals;
• Law of business organisations - you will look at the workings of business organisations (including formation and effect), their operations and management. You will also examine the practical implications of such entities entering into binding obligations and contracts, the issue of liabilities and protection and the theoretical doctrines and practical applications of English commercial law, drawing where relevant on materials from other jurisdictions;
• Property Law - you will look at property rights in relation to Land and deal with their definition, development, acquisition and transfer;
• Business strategy and entrepreneurship - you will explore the fundamental aspects of the global business environment that influences business decisions and behaviour. You will also explore the challenges and opportunities involved in the operation of multinational enterprises, the approaches to strategy development, the implications of strategic choices; stakeholder interests and the wider context of strategy and the dynamic and visionary approach to businesses created by entrepreneurs.

HOW WILL THIS COURSE BE TAUGHT?

This course will be taught through a variety of methods – lectures, tutorials, self-directed learning, textbooks, module webs, scenario-based learning sets, professional libraries and resources, journals and case studies, seminars, discussion forums and peer-to-peer learning.

PROFESSIONAL BODY QUALIFICATIONS

Modules within the programme include units based on the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) levels 3, 5, 6 and 7 Award in Management and Leadership and the CILEx Level 3 and Level 6* Certificate in Contract Law and Civil Litigation. Upon successful completion of these elements you will have the opportunity to complete this professional qualification, should you wish to do so. Adding professional qualifications to your CV should help improve your employability.

Should you decide to take the professional qualification with CILEx, there will be additional student membership fees and assessment fee.

*Level 6 Certificate in Contract Law and Civil Litigation included in degree programme only.

HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

Assessments will take the form of individual and group coursework, which is vocationally relevant. The wide range of assessment techniques used at Coventry University Scarborough Campus will ensure that you have every opportunity to demonstrate your skills and knowledge in full.

There are no traditional final examinations to worry about. Instead, we will assess your learning through course work and phase tests. Assessments take place during and at the end of each six-week block.

TEACHING CONTACT HOURS

As a full-time student a normal learning block will mean that you get 18 hours of teaching each week in groups of approximately 25-50 students. Depending on the course you have chosen, you’ll attend morning (9.00-13.00) or afternoon (14.00-18.00) sessions. You will also need to attend one two-hour tutorial each week.

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