BA (Hons) in Business Management

Program Overview

BA (Hons) in Business Management

Programme Overview

C3S Business School offers the flagship programme of BA (Hons) in Business Management to students who seek more profound knowledge in understanding the complete domain aspects of business administration and management. Students get practical experience with core business knowledge while developing skills such as management skills, entrepreneurship, communication & interpersonal skills. In addition, they develop a strong analytical ability with a global perspective while understanding the ethical and social responsibilities that come with a managerial position.

You’ll discover how to prosper in today’s dynamic international economy. Your abilities will therefore be applicable anywhere, whether your goal is to launch your firm or work for an organization.

Career Opportunities

The objective of our programme, BA (Hons) in Business Management is to give students a strong foundation for pursuing careers in various organizations. This qualification prepares learners to be ‘business ready,’ fostering confidence, independent thinking, and a comprehensive understanding of business and management, along with the ability to quickly adapt to change.

Graduates of BA (Hons) in Business Management are offered roles such as Marketing Manager, Sales Manager, Operations Analyst, General Manager, Business Process and Design Analyst, Procurement Manager, Business Development Manager, and International Sales Manager, among other positions.

Module Overview

Level 4

• Academic Writing and Research Skills | 20
• Business Operations | 20
• Communication in Business | 20
• Finance and Accounting | 20
• Leading and Managing Teams | 20
• Operating in a Global Context | 20

Level 5

• Principles and Concepts of Strategy | 20
• The Management of Human Resources | 20
• Marketing for Managers | 20
• Business Law for Managers | 20
• Management Accounting and Decision Making | 20
• Business Start-up; Conception to Market | 20

BMT409 Strategic Management

Outline

To succeed in the future, managers must develop the resources and capabilities needed to gain and sustain advantage in competitive markets. The way in which organizations attempt to develop such competitive advantage constitutes the essence of their strategy.

Indicative content

• Introduction to strategic management: What is strategy; strategic analysis; classical and emergent schools; strategic thinking; levels of strategy.
• Strategy context. Competitive advantage of a firm: Defining the business environment. Industry analysis: turbulence and dynamics. Porter’s five forces; new dynamics in the 21st century.
• Business level strategy: Sources of competitive advantage: Competitive stance, business level strategy, corporate level strategy; generic strategies; hybrid strategy; value chains.
• Beyond competition: The nature of competition; co-operation; co-opetition; strategic alliances and joint ventures; mergers and acquisitions.
• Strategy in the public sector: Public-private partnership as a strategic tool of public sector management

BMT403 Managing Change

Outline

You’ll combine theory and practice to examine organizational change and transformation in times of uncertainty

Indicative content

• Analyzing change contexts and drivers: The change context: globalization, technology, and changing market dynamics; change management and sustainability
• Theories of change and approaches to change management: Models of change and change management; trans- formational change and organizations; Critical discourse in change management.
• Human resources issues in change management: Participative change ; managing psychological contracts, social identity, stakeholder positioning and dynamics in times of radical change ; voice, dialogue and rethinking resistances in radical change; Culture, habits and unlearning.
• Change in context: (this will change each year and will form the basis of the guest lectures)
• Leading and managing change: Transactional and transformational leadership; a competency framework for transformational leadership; values and value-based systems in transformational change

BMT422 Operations Management & Business Redesign

BMT404 Innovating for Growth

Outline

Undertake some practical research in response to a current business need of a real company and produce a suitable management report with recommendations.

Indicative content

• Analyzing a problem: Using different analysis techniques such as data flow diagrams, entity relationship modeling and process mapping, examine problems to better understand the current position of the business.
• Innovation and innovation techniques: Using different creativity and innovation tools to help find solutions to business problems
• Innovation for global growth (IGG): Work with multiple organizations – public, private and third sector, on a challenge they currently face. This will provide a scoping opportunity for the problem and a chance to test possible solutions. Prior to this event discussions on professional behavior and communication will take place.
• Developing and presenting the solution: Take the solutions identified during IGG and further investigate their suitability. Develop one or more solutions to provide an implementation plan for the organization.

BMT401 Contemporary Issues

Outline

Contemporary accounting, business and management issues and to gain an in-depth understanding of current thinking

Indicative content

• Business and management: Contemporary issues in general management
• Human resource management: Contemporary issues in human resource management, organization theory and structure
• Marketing: Contemporary issues in marketing
• Accounting and finance: Contemporary issues in accounting and finance.

BMT406 International Business & Management

Outline

This module provides a framework for the study of the challenges of managing in complex international business environments.

Indicative content

• Introduction: The theoretical background: Globalization and international business; Analysis of international external business environment; political factors; economical factors; social factors; technological factors and implications for international managers; International trade theories and practices.
• International Business Strategies: Strategy and international business; Country evaluation and selection; Export and Import strategies; Direct investments and collaborative strategies.
• International and cross-cultural management: International Dimensions of Culture: Understanding various dimensions of culture; Hofstede’s (1980) National Culture Approach and Trompenaars (1993) Cultural Dimensions. Implications for International Managers. managing employee relations in multiple contexts
• Managing in international contexts: Culture and Negotiations: Understanding the relationship between culture and negotiations; how to reconcile possible conflicts regarding differences in culture and negotiations.
• Contemporary issues in managing international business: Managing international work assignments, Understanding the implications of CSR on MNE decision making.

Teaching Methodology

On-Campus

• Classroom Lectures
• Consistent Seminars and Workshops
• Hands-on Experimental Learning
• In-depth Collaborative Debate and Discussion

Off-Campus

• Access to Google Classrooms
• Virtual Classroom Lectures
• Online Study Materials and Resources
• Dedicated QA Session
• Virtual Debate and Discussion

Admission Requirements

• Application form
• High School diploma certificate and other educational credential certificates
• Official transcripts
• Copy of passport
• Updated CV
• Reference letter from former academic institution or current employer (if applicable)
• IELTS overall 6 bands / TOEFL 70 /PTE 52 or equivalent or C3S Credibility Interview*

FEES

Registration fee

Non-refundable, paid with application: €300

Tuition Fees

7,000 Euros / Year

Program Duration

Three academic years

Programme Details

• Duration: 36 Months
• Credits: 360 ECTS
• Language: English
• Tuition Fee: €7,000/Year
• Intakes: October, February & May
• Modality: On-Campus and Online
• Awarding Bodies: Abertay University UK, OTHM UK

Program Outline

Degree Overview:

• Program Duration: 36 Months
• Credits: 360
• Language: English
• Tuition Fee: €6,500/Year
• Intakes: October, February & June
• Awarding Bodies: Abertay University, OTHM UK

Objectives:

• Provide students with the knowledge and skills necessary to work as a manager in the digital industry.
• Equip students with the ability to succeed in today's dynamic, international economy.
• Prepare graduates for a variety of career paths and opportunities in business.

Program Description:

This program provides students with a comprehensive understanding of business principles and practices. It covers topics such as:

• Business Operations: Learn about the different functions of a business and how they work together.
• Communication in Business: Develop strong communication skills for effective interaction in a professional setting.
• Finance and Accounting: Gain an understanding of financial statements and how to use them to make informed business decisions.
• Operating in a Global Context: Understand the challenges and opportunities of doing business in a globalized world.

Outline:

The program is divided into two levels: Level 4 and Level 5.

Level 4:

• Academic Writing and Research Skills: Develop academic writing and research skills.
• Business Operations: Learn about the different functions of a business and how they work together.
• Communication in Business: Develop strong communication skills for effective interaction in a professional setting.
• Finance and Accounting: Gain an understanding of financial statements and how to use them to make informed business decisions.
• Marketing for Managers: Develop marketing skills and strategies for managing and promoting products and services.
• Business Law for Managers: Gain an understanding of the legal environment businesses operate in.
• Management Accounting and Decision Making: Learn how to use accounting information for decision-making.
• Business Start-up; Conception to Market: Learn about the process of starting and running a business.

Assessment:

Assessment methods may include:

• Examinations: Written exams testing knowledge and understanding of course material.
• Coursework: Assignments, projects, and presentations demonstrating application of learning.
• Group work: Collaboration on projects and assignments to develop teamwork skills.
• Presentations: Delivering presentations to showcase learning and research findings.

Teaching:

• On-campus:
• Lectures in the classroom
• Seminars and workshops
• Learning through doing
• Research and field trips
• Online:
• Lectures in the virtual classroom
• Online study materials
• Question and answer sessions for online debate and discussion

Careers:

• Marketing Manager
• Sales Manager
• Operations Analyst
• General Manager
• Business Process and Design Analyst
• Procurement Manager
• Business Development Manager
• International Sales Manager

Other:

• The program includes a module on contemporary issues in business and management, providing students with an in-depth understanding of current trends and challenges.
• Students have the opportunity to participate in the "Innovating for Growth" module, where they will undertake practical research for a real company and produce a management report with recommendations.
• C3S Business School provides students with support and guidance throughout their studies.
• Students can access a virtual platform for online learning resources and communication tools.

Tuition Fees: €6,500/year