Part time BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) Business Management
Awarded by:
The University of Hull

UCAS code:

3 yr degree N100, 2 yr top-up degree N200, 1 yr top-up degree N203

Course Level:
Level 4-6

Location:
High Melton

Attendance:
FT, PT

Hours p/w:
Various

Duration:

Level 4 - 3 years FT

Level 5 - 2 years FT

Level 6 - 1 year FT

Day/Times:
TBC

Start Date(s):
Sept

Cost:

Key Features

• This is a general business and management qualification designed to give students an all round knowledge and understanding of contemporary management.
• The contemporary focus is provided through practical use of relevant ICT, customer focussed approaches, an international viewpoint and the integration of work related learning.
• The first year of study assumes no prior knowledge and provides students with a solid foundation including the knowledge and skills required to succeed on a Business and Management degree course.

Entry Requirements
Entry at Level 1:

• UCAS Tariff Points: 160 points from a combination of A Levels, AS Levels and Vocational A Levels but with a minimum of 2 GCE or VCE A Level
• GCSE English or equivalent
• Applications from a wide range of students are encouraged and suitability for the course will be based upon previous learning, motivation and work experience
• Equivalent UK and International qualifications will be considered.

Two Year Top-up degree (Level 2):

• Higher National Diploma
• Higher National Certificate
• 120 CATS points

One Year Top-up degree (Level 3):

• Higher National Diploma (profile)
• 240 CATS Points

Method of Application:

• Full time - Apply through UCAS
• Part time Doncaster College HE application form

Course Description
Stage 1 - Level 4 (120 credits)

• Business Economics
• Business Law
• Management Development
• Business Environment
• Information Technology
• Organisational Behaviour

Stage 2 - Level 5 (120 credits)

• Human Resource Management
• Managing Activities
• Managing Information and Statistics
• Employability and Business Reality
• Managing Finance and Decision Making
• Marketing

Stage 3 - Level 6 (120 credits)

• Dissertation
• Corporate Strategy
• Work Based Project
• International Management
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship or Organisational Psychology

Assessment
Students will be assessed through a combination of coursework, examinations presentations and practical exercises. A dissertation on a business related topic must be completed in the final year. All students will have access to research methodology workshops and a personal supervisor for assistance with this.

Full time students will be required to undertake a summer placement between stages 2 and 3 of the programme which continues for one day per week for the first semester of the final year. The work placement manager will assist in finding a suitable placement for each student. This will be assessed through the work based project module.

Career Opportunities
Graduate management training schemes in a wide variety of business fields including: administration in either the public or private sector, finance, accountancy, operations, information technology, information systems and general management.