Year one core modules:
Introduction to Business Law
Learning and Skills Development in Business
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Year two core modules:
Information Systems
Business Environmen
Like many of our business courses, HNC Business Management is designed to give you a good foundation in a number of business and management disciplines. A broad choice of course options will give you the opportunity to focus on areas of particular interest or to meet the requirements of a favoured career.
Within this context, the main aims of this course are:
to provide you with a wide range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to business management
to provide you with an in-depth understanding of the terminology, principles and techniques employed within business and management.
When you graduate you will be able to:
demonstrate a thorough understanding of the various management functions, including human resources, marketing, accounting and finance and information management
analyse the role of internal factors in formulating and implementing business decisions
display a range of intellectual and analytical abilities relevant to business and management.
On a more practical level, you will be able to:
apply appropriate analytical techniques to address a range of business and management challenges
use appropriate IT business applications to support analysis and enhance reporting
effectively communicate results at whatever level is appropriate to the audience.
This course has a real focus on providing you with the kinds of skills required by potential employers. Offering a wide range of options, it also allows you to tailor the course to meet your own requirements, or those of a specific profession.
Business Management BA (Hons) 3 years N124 200 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Science
Business Management HNC 2 years 80 3 GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths. 80 points from one or more subjects at GCE/VCE A Level or VCE double award. Equivalent qualifications are considered on an individual basis.
Business Management HND 2 years O22N 80 – 120 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Science
Business Studies BA (Hons) 4 years – including one year of supervised work experience N100 200 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Science
Business and Law BA (Hons) 3 years NM11 200-260 GCSE(s) Required: Mathematics grade C or Science grade C
Business and Social Policy BA (Hons) 3 years NL14 200 Preferred subject(s): GCE A Level Social Science GCSE(s) Required: Mathematics grade C or Science grade C
Corporate Management BA (Hons) 3 years N225 160-200 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Science
Enterprise and Entrepreneurial Management BA (Hons) 3 years N290 200 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs at grade C or above including English and Mathematics or Science or equivalent. Applications from those offering qualifications other than GCE/VCE A Levels or appropriate business experience are welcomed and are considered on an individual basis at interview
Human Resource Management BA (Hons) 3 years N632 200 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs including English and Mathematics or Science
Leadership Cert HE 1 year N212 80 GCSE(s) Required: 3 GCSEs including English and Maths or Science
Management Practice (Fast-Track) (BA Hons) 2 years Full-time or 3 years Placement N292 240 240 UCAS points (plus: 5 GCSEs at Grade C or above and assessment centre)
Management and Leadership (Work-Based) BA (Hons) 3 years (with 2 years work-based in an organisation) N291 320 320 UCAS points (plus: 5 GCSEs at Grade B or above and assessment centre)
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Associated careers
This degree provides an excellent foundation for a career in financial services, marketing, consultancy or general business management.
Assessment
Assessment is via a mix of examination, coursework, essays and other written assignments. Coursework includes problem solving activities, consultancy projects, presentations, business simulations and individual and group reports.
Professional recognition
Depending on course options taken, graduates may be exempt from certain examinations for some professional bodies.
Year one core modules:
Analysis of Business
Business Environment
Learning and Skills Development in Business
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Year two core modules:
Information Systems
International Business
Research Skills
Year three core modules:
Ethics and Governance
Strategic Management
Undergraduate Major Project
As with many of our business degrees, the aim of this course is to equip you with a solid foundation in business and management theory. You will also have the opportunity to develop a range of practical skills and analytical techniques currently used within a number of business areas.
The wide range of course options allows you to focus on areas of particular interest or to prepare for specific professional requirements. Close ties with industry and business ensure that course content is aligned with contemporary business practice.
When you graduate you will be able to:
display a real understanding of contemporary issues such as globalisation, sustainability and social and demographic change
demonstrate a sound appreciation of management practice, including human resources, marketing, accounting and finance and information management
critically analyse strategic commercial behaviour.
On a more practical level, you will be able to:
use appropriate IT business applications to support analysis and enhance reporting
utilise appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques to analyse a range of issues
plan and execute research projects
effectively communicate results at whatever level is appropriate to the audience.
BA (Hons) Business Management is about preparing you for the world of business, which means not just giving you the skills that are in use today, but developing you intellectually so that you can continue to learn and grow after you graduate, and keep up with the fast changing commercial environment.
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Business Information Systems BSc (Hons) 3 years G500 160 160 points at GCE/VCE A Level or equivalent. Applications from mature students and those offering qualifications other than GCE/VCE A Levels are welcomed and considered on an individual basis. Applicants for whom English is not a first language will be expected to demonstrate a certified level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6 or equivalent.
Business Information Technology HND 2 years O65G 80 GCSE(s) Required: English grade C, Mathematics grade C, Science grade C
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Associated careers
This degree will prepare you for a number of areas within IT, including data administration and network administration.
Assessment
Assessment is via a mix of examination, case studies, reports, class and laboratory tests, group assessment, presentations, software demonstrations, log books and undergraduate major project.
Year one core modules:
Fundamentals of Design
Managing People, Finance and Marketing
Understanding the Work Sector
Design for the Internet
Year two core modules:
Group Design Project
E-Business
Database Design and Implementation or Independent Learning Module
Client Server Applications
Project Management and Quality Assurance