Program Overview

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Business Studies - BSc (Hons)

Overview

Developing business managers of the future.

Revalidation

The University regularly ‘refreshes’ courses to make sure they are as up-to-date as possible. In addition, it undertakes formal periodic review of courses in a process called 'revalidation’ to ensure that they continue to meet standards and are current and relevant. This course will be revalidated in the near future and it is possible that there will be some changes to the course as described in this prospectus.

Summary

The business world is evolving and requires highly skilled, flexible leaders in industry, commerce, and the public sector. This degree will provide you with valuable skills that are necessary in today's business world.

You will learn:

• An in-depth understanding of the key functions in business including, human resources, marketing, finance and accountancy, operations and management.
• How to develop a business strategy, manage its implementation and adapt in complex and challenging business climates.
• Core leadership skills including presenting, effective communication, how to influence and manage people and change within organisations.

About this course

Our course is designed to give you real-world experience:

• Learn through projects with real-life companies giving you valuable experience.
• Our course has been designed with industry leaders and is taught by professionals with specialist and global experience.
• Choose a placement year for hands-on experience that will boost your employment prospects.
• Network and highlight your talent to top firms via guest lectures and projects with companies and professional bodies.

Modules

Here is a guide to the subjects studied on this course.

Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry, and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling, and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up-to-date module list.

Year 1:

• Introduction to Accounting for Business
• Design Thinking and Management Skills
• Principles of Management
• Business and the Economy
• Principles of Marketing
• Business Awareness and Analysis

Year 2:

• Accounting for Business Decisions
• Operations and Supply Chain Management
• Managing and Developing People
• Digital Business Management
• Marketing Communications
• Digital Analytics Skills
• Behavioural Sciences (Optional)

Year 3:

• Management of Business Finance
• Cyber Risk and Resilience
• Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship
• Psychology at Work
• Business Strategy
• Leadership and Change
• Integrating Marketing Insight
• Global Marketing
• Professional Practice (Optional)
• International Academic Studies (Optional)
• Family Business Dynamics (Optional)

Year 4:

• Governance, Risk and Ethics

Standard entry conditions

We recognise a range of qualifications for admission to our courses. In addition to the specific entry conditions for this course, you must also meet the University’s General Entrance Requirements.

A level

A-Levels BBC or equivalent

Applied General Qualifications

RQF Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma / OCR Cambridge Technical Level 3 Extended Diploma

Award profile of DMM

We will also accept smaller BTEC/OCR qualifications (i.e., Diploma or Extended Certificate / Introductory Diploma / Subsidiary Diploma) in combination with A Levels or other acceptable level 3 qualifications.

Irish Leaving Certificate

112 UCAS tariff points to include a minimum of five subjects (four of which must be at higher level) to include English and Maths at H6 if studied at Higher level or O4 if studied at Ordinary Level.

Scottish Highers

Grades BBCCC

Scottish Advanced Highers

Grades CCD

International Baccalaureate

Overall profile is minimum 25 points (12 points at higher level).

Access to Higher Education (HE)

Overall profile of 63% (120 credit Access Course) (NI Access Course) to include a 20 credit Level 2 Mathematics module, passed at 40% or successful completion of NICATS Mathematics as part of the pre-2021 Access Diploma

GCSE

For full-time study, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements for admission to a first degree course and hold a GCSE pass at Grade C/4 or above in English Language and Mathematics.

English Language Requirements

English language requirements for international applicants

The minimum requirement for this course is Academic IELTS 6.0 with no band score less than 5.5. Trinity ISE: Pass at level III also meets this requirement for Tier 4 visa purposes.

Additional Entry Requirements

Acceptable alternative qualifications include:

Pass HND with overall Merit to include 45 distinctions in Level 5 credits

Pass HNC with overall Merit to include 75 distinctions in Level 4 credits

You may also meet the course entry requirements with combinations of different qualifications to the same standard as recognised by the University (provided subject requirements as noted above are met).

Careers & opportunities

Graduates from this course are now working for:

• FinTRU
• First Derivatives
• Henderson Group
• Fujitsu
• Go Power Energy
• Northern Ireland Civil Service
• PriceWaterhouseCoopers

Job roles

With this degree, you could become:

• Business Owner
• Management consultant
• Sales and Marketing Manager
• Human Resource Manager

Career options

Experience over many years indicates that graduates in Business Studies possess a combination of knowledge and skills which is attractive to a wide range of potential employers. The career opportunities available include management level posts in finance, production, purchasing, personnel, and marketing in industry. Previously, students have secured employment locally, nationally, and globally. Each year a number of graduates also elect to proceed with postgraduate studies.

Work placement / study abroad

Students may elect to undertake a period of paid work experience or academic study abroad in the third year. Students who have successfully completed years one and two, and who do not wish to complete a work experience year, or a year of academic study abroad, may proceed directly to the final year of the degree.

Fees and funding

Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and EU Settlement Status Fees

£4,855.00

England, Scotland, Wales and the Islands Fees

£9,535.00

International Fees

£17,010.00

Scholarships, awards and prizes

• Deans List Award (First Year)
• Chartered Accountants Ireland - Ulster Society - awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Business Strategy module (Final Year)
• Chartered Institute of Management Accountants CIMA (Ireland) Achievement of Excellence Award in Business Accounting - awarded to the student with the highest mark in the Business Accounting module (First Year)
• First Trust Bank - awarded to the final year student with the highest mark in any Accounting and Finance optional module (Final Year).
• Red Star Brands - awarded to the highest overall mark in Final year

Additional mandatory costs

It is important to remember that costs associated with accommodation, travel (including car parking charges), and normal living will need to be covered in addition to tuition fees.

Where a course has additional mandatory expenses (in addition to tuition fees) we make every effort to highlight them above. We aim to provide students with the learning materials needed to support their studies. Our libraries are a valuable resource with an extensive collection of books and journals, as well as first-class facilities and IT equipment. Computer suites and free Wi-Fi are also available on each of the campuses.

There are additional fees for graduation ceremonies, examination resits, and library fines.

Students choosing a period of paid work placement or study abroad as a part of their course should be aware that there may be additional travel and living costs, as well as tuition fees.

See the tuition fees on our student guide for most up-to-date costs.