Program Overview

BSc (Hons) Business and Management

Course Description

The BSc (Hons) Business and Management Degree equips you with the expertise needed to lead, change and understand business and management from both the national and the global perspective. This programme is designed for and by having learners and employers in mind. It will help you pursue an enterprising business and management course to gain employment, enhance your career or achieve a qualification that values your experience.

Intake

• March & October

EQF / MQF Level

• Level 6

Mode of Delivery

• Online, with face-to-face tutorials

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

• 360 UK Credits (equivalent to 180 ECTS)

Programme Qualifies for

• Get Qualified Scheme

Certificate after completing

• Student Success Rate: 97

Awarding Bodies

• €12,500 (Prices for Non EU applicants differ)

Course Information

What you will study

• Year 1:
  • hncbs - Year 1
• Year 2:
  • hndbs - Year 2
• Year 3:
  • bscbstu - Year 3

How you will learn

• This programme is delivered with a flexible classroom-based method, through a variety of course materials, case studies, discussions, presentations, enquiry-based learning and problem-solving activities.

Assessment

• The purpose of assessment is to ensure that effective learning has taken place of the content of each unit. Evidence of this learning, or the application of the learning, is required for each unit.

Entry Requirement

• A’Level Standard of education; OR
• Relevant qualification at MQF/EQF Level 4
• If English is not your first language, you will need IELTS 5.5 or equivalent

Fees & Funding

• Get Qualified Scheme

Modules

Year 1

• Business and the Business Environment (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Marketing Processes and Planning (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Human Resource Management (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Leadership and Management (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Management Accounting (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Managing a Successful Business Project (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Entrepreneurial Ventures (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Financial Accounting (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Research Project (Pearson Set) (Core Module)
  • 375 Learning Hours
  • 15 ECTS Credits
  • 30 UK Credits

Year 2

• Organisational Behaviour (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Understanding and Leading Change (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Global Business Environment (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Principles of Operations Management (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Customer Value Management (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Business Strategy (Core Module)
  • 188 Learning Hours
  • 7.5 ECTS Credits
  • 15 UK Credits
• Independent Research Project (Core Module)
  • 500 Learning Hours
  • 20 ECTS Credits
  • 40 UK Credits

Year 3

• Leadership and Management (Core Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Strategy in the Global Marketplace (Core Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Business Psychology (Optional Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Emerging Digital Trends (Optional Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Financial Statement Analysis (Optional Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Strategic Marketing (Optional Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits
• Opportunity, Innovation and Entrepreneurship (Optional Module)
  • 250 Learning Hours
  • 10 ECTS Credits
  • 20 UK Credits

Grading System

• For the first two years, each successfully completed unit will be graded as a pass, merit or distinction.
• A pass is awarded for the achievement of all outcomes against the specified assessment criteria.
• Merit and distinction grades are awarded for higher-level achievement.
• For the final year:
  • 90-100% Excellent – Distinction
  • 80-89% Excellent – Distinction
  • 70-79% Excellent – Distinction
  • 60-69% Very good – Merit
  • 50-59% Good/Satisfactory – Pass
  • 40-49% Unsatisfactory – Marginal Fail
  • 5-39% Very Poor – Fail