Program Overview

Year in Business Management at Kent

The Year in Business Management is a program designed for University of Kent undergraduate students who want to gain knowledge in business and management. This program can be taken either between Stage 2 and Stage 3 of their degree or at the end of Stage 3.

Eligibility

To be eligible for the Year in Business Management, students must:

• Be a University of Kent undergraduate student
• Be currently in Stage 2 or Stage 3 of their degree
• Have an average of 50% or above in their current degree program
• Not be a current Kent Business School student

Modules

The program consists of the following compulsory modules:

• Fundamentals of Business and Management: This module explores the theories and contemporary practices that shape modern businesses.
• Human Resource Management: This module covers the key policies and practices that shape how people are managed in organizations.
• Operations Management: This module examines the conceptual, analytical, and practical aspects of managing resources devoted to production and delivery of products and services.
• Project Management: This module provides in-depth insights into project management concepts, principles, and applications.
• Enterprise and Entrepreneurship: This module delves into the social and economic changes that have raised the status of enterprises, small businesses, and entrepreneurial ventures in the global economy.

Assessment

The course is assessed through a mix of exams, individual reports, essays, and group presentations.

Qualification

Students who successfully complete the Year in Business Management and their home degree will graduate with the addition of "with a Year in Business Management" to their main degree title.

Cost

The Year in Business Management should be viewed as an additional year of study, making a three-year degree into a four-year degree. Students who pay their own tuition fees will have to pay for an extra year. For those eligible, student loans should normally be available for all four years.

Visa Extension

International students wishing to add the Year in Business Management will be approved on a case-by-case basis in accordance with UK immigration regulations and the University's Tier 4 policy on Academic Progression and Change of Course.

Career Opportunities

The Year in Business Management is designed to give students a competitive edge in the job market. It provides students with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to succeed in a variety of careers, including business, management, and entrepreneurship.

Application

To apply, students should email the University, providing their student number. Application deadlines vary depending on the student's current stage of study.

FAQs

• Q: Am I eligible?
  • A: Yes, if you are a University of Kent undergraduate student who is currently in Stage 2 or Stage 3 of your degree and averaging 50% or above in your current degree program.
• Q: What qualification does this lead to?
  • A: Students who successfully complete the Year in Business Management and their home degree will graduate with the addition of "with a Year in Business Management" to their main degree title.
• Q: How does this affect my current degree?
  • A: Your degree classification will depend on your main degree subject and not the Year in Business Management, which is a pass/fail year.
• Q: What will this cost me?
  • A: The Year in Business Management should be viewed as an additional year of study, making a three-year degree into a four-year degree. Students who pay their own tuition fees will have to pay for an extra year.
• Q: Can I extend my visa to do the Year in Business Management?
  • A: International students wishing to add the Year in Business Management will be approved on a case-by-case basis in accordance with UK immigration regulations and the University's Tier 4 policy on Academic Progression and Change of Course.