Program Overview

BA in Business Management

Programme Overview

The BA in Business Management programme provides a broad, analytical, and integrated approach for those who wish to study Business Management. It provides students with an opportunity to develop their understanding of theory and its application in a wide variety and diverse contexts.

Programme Details

• Intake: March & October
• EQF / MQF Level: Level 6
• Mode of Delivery: Traditional
• Duration of Course: 3 Academic Years, 3-hours, Twice a Week (Full-Time and part-time options available)
• Operational End Date: N/A
• ECTS Credits: 180 ECTS
• Programme Qualifies for: Get Qualified Scheme
• Certificate after completing: Student Success Rate 100

Programme Structure

The programme is built around the imparting of knowledge and understanding of business organisations, their internal and external environments, their aspiration for developing a sustainable competitive advantage, and their recognition of opportunities in the marketplace. Students will have the opportunity to build skills and capabilities that will enable them to successfully compete in a wide range of fields critical to effective management.

Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this programme, students should have gained:

• Understand and have a wide knowledge of the broad range of areas which comprise business management.
• Critically understand the theory, models and approaches in the various areas of management, how these are applied in practice, and how they can improve the management process.
• Understand in depth the effects of environmental forces on decisions taken in organisations
• Describe the processes used when selecting the business and functional strategies in a variety of organisations.
• Understand the importance of adopting a proactive approach to organizational problems and challenges.
• Understand how to deal with uncertainty and complexity in diverse organizational contexts.
• Define what behaviours are expected during the execution of roles and functions by managers at different levels of an organization.
• Recognize the specific techniques required for an in-depth analysis of an organizational situation.
• Demonstrate a command of module-specific skills and a proficiency to employ sophisticated techniques for analyzing data.
• Demonstrate a confidence in taking leadership decisions in challenging business situations.
• Show proficiency in the use of communication techniques in order to accomplish organizational goals effectively.
• Apply the principles of evidence-based decision-making to determine innovative solutions to organizational problems in different functional areas.
• Select and employ analytical skills to translate creative ideas to operational solutions.
• Demonstrate a capacity for critical evaluation and to integrate theory and practice in a wide range of business situations.

Target Group

The course is an opportunity for different target groups:

• Individuals or young persons who are seeking a career in business management.
• Anyone who is already employed in administration or in the technical field and wishes to develop their career towards managerial and executive positions in business organisations, public sector organisations and NGOs.
• Individuals who operate their own enterprise and would like to develop their knowledge, skills and competences to remain competitive in their respective industry.
• Aspiring entrepreneurs who are seeking to open their own business organisation.

Target Audience

• 16+

Course Language

• English

Course Location

• Domain Building, 102/104, Constitution Street, Mosta

Course Modules

Year 1

• Managing Change (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 175
  • ECTS Credits: 7
  • UK Credits: 7
  • Description: The aim of this unit is to introduce different models and practices of change management. The unit further aims to assist learners to develop an understanding of the issues and practices involved in the management of change and those activities that contribute to positive organisational change.
• Human Resource Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 175
  • ECTS Credits: 7
  • UK Credits: 7
  • Description: The aim of this unit is to enable learners to understand and apply principles of effective Human Resource Management (HRM). Being able to attract, recruit and retain talented staff is at the core of all HRM activity.
• Marketing Essentials (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 175
  • ECTS Credits: 7
  • UK Credits: 7
  • Description: This unit is designed to introduce learners to the core principles of marketing. This would give them the opportunity to develop a basic marketing plan and employ elements of the marketing mix to achieve desired outcomes.
• Research Project (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 225
  • ECTS Credits: 9
  • UK Credits: 9
  • Description: This unit will be assessed by the Domain Academy examination board set assignment. The theme will be provided by the DA board and the learners will choose their own project based on this theme.
• Entrepreneurship and Small Business Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This unit provides the learner with an understanding and an explanation and purpose of an entrepreneur venture. It provides also what may be the enablers and obstructions to a small business setup.
• Financial Awareness (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 175
  • ECTS Credits: 7
  • UK Credits: 7
  • Description: This unit introduces learners to the nature, role and importance of financial information in organisations from a managerial perspective.
• Management and Operations (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 175
  • ECTS Credits: 7
  • UK Credits: 7
  • Description: The aim of this unit is to help learners understand the difference between the function of a manager and the role of a leader.
• Communication in Organisations (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This unit examines communication at an organisational level, interpersonal communications, and managing internal and external communications.
• Management and Organisation (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This module introduces students to the context of organisation. It uses inter-disciplinary theory and research to compare and contrast the contribution of the core social science disciplines to the study of organisation and management.

Year 2

• Managing People in Organisations (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This module provides an introduction to the key concepts relating to people’s behaviour within contemporary organisations.
• Operations and Supply Chain Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module provides an expansive overview of the key issues and challenges facing organisations in managing their operations and supply chains with the aim of delivering goods and services.
• Consumer Behaviour (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module aims to give students an insight into consumer behaviour from cognitive, social and cultural theoretical perspectives.
• Research Project (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 300
  • ECTS Credits: 12
  • UK Credits: 12
  • Description: This unit will be assessed by the Domain Academy examination board set assignment. The theme will be provided by the DA board and the learners will choose their own project based on this theme.
• Economics for Business (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module provides an introduction to basic economic theory as it applies to business.
• Information Systems in Organisations (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This module provides an introduction to the fundamentals of information technology and covers the uses of information systems in business scenarios and business organizations.
• Integrated Marketing Communications (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module recognizes the role of integrated marketing communications as an integral process in the creation of effective marketing activities.
• Accounting and Financial Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: This module on accounting and finance places particular emphasis on the understanding of accounting information and financial management.
• Leadership in Organisations (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module explores the role of leadership in leading successful and sustainable contemporary organisations.

Year 3

• Strategic Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module provides students with an understanding and critical appreciation of the processes involved in the formation and subsequent management of a strategic direction.
• Marketing Strategy (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module introduces the students to the importance of marketing in competitive and dynamic environments and considers, discusses, and evaluates the market orientation concepts and processes necessary for gaining sustainable competitive advantage in the marketplace.
• Entrepreneurship and New Venture Creation (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module enables students to develop a sound theory grounded understanding of an entrepreneurial set-up through the exploitation of an innovative idea.
• Dissertation (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 300
  • ECTS Credits: 12
  • UK Credits: 12
  • Description: The module provides the student with an opportunity for a sustained period of independent study and research with an assigned individual supervisor.
• International Business Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module provides a foundation in the theory, concepts, terminologies, and practice of international business.
• Project Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module provides a broad overview of project management principles including the fundamental activities, tools, and techniques used in managing projects.
• Cross Cultural Management (Core Module)
  • Learning Hours: 200
  • ECTS Credits: 8
  • UK Credits: 8
  • Description: The module exposes students to a comprehensive introduction to the area of cross cultural management.

Assessment

• Formative assessment: The goal of formative assessment is to monitor student learning to provide ongoing feedback that can be used by lecturers to improve their teaching and by students to improve their learning and development.
• Summative assessment: Assessments will be designed according to the guidelines of each module specification. In general, the assessments will enable learners to demonstrate achievement of learning outcomes across the individual elements of the program.

Grading System

Grading will be based on – Pass – Merit – and Distinction.

Entry Requirement

• Matriculation Certificate: Equivalent to A’Level Standard of education; OR
• Relevant qualification: At MQF/EQF Level 4 (preferably related to business and management)
• English Language: IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required for learners whose first language is not English.

Fees & Funding

• Get Qualified Scheme: Available
• MFHEA Licence Nº: 2011 – TC – 01
• Further and Higher Education Institution: Domain Academy

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