BA (HONS) BUSINESS AND MANAGEMENT
| UCAS course code | NN12 |
UCAS institution code |
Newham College, N31 |
| Entry requirements | Any of: 80 UCAS points OR Access course OR Professional Standing OR Interview |
| Delivery | September and January intakes. Study full-time (3 years) or part-time (6 years). Attendance is normally for one or two days, some evening delivery. |
No prior study of business and management is required for entry to this course. Applications from students with a wide variety of backgrounds are encouraged and supported. Students who successfully complete a level 3 course at Newham College and meet the entry requirements are guaranteed a place on this course.
BTEC HNC/HND in Business students:
This degree is mapped against the BTEC HNC and HND in Business and students completing these qualifications can transfer directly onto levels 5 and 6 of this degree, without loss of credit saving time and money.
Is this course for you?
Are you looking for a career in business and management? This degree is designed to equip you with the core knowledge to understand how businesses and organisations function and the skills to develop and thrive. You cover core areas such as finance, marketing, operations, strategy, customers, information technology, and people. You also develop the softer skills in dealing with people that organisations find so valuable.
What will you learn?
| Level 4 | Level 5 | Level 6 |
| Understanding Organisations | Customer Service Operations | Application of Management: Theories, Principles & Practice |
| Introduction to Business Management | Strategic Organisational Performance |
Diversity & Equality |
| Principles of Marketing | Working With Others |
Career Management |
| Principles of Finance and Accounting | Principles of Business Law |
Professional and Working Ethics |
| Motivation and Strengths | Applied Finance and Accounting | Dissertation |
| Study Skills | Technology and Knowledge Management | Options (choose two): Law in the Workplace Change Management Decision Making Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Coaching & Mentoring: A Leadership Perspective Leadership & Management in Not For Profit Organisations Public Sector Management |
| Computer Tools |
Human Resource Management |
Options (choose two): Law in the Workplace Change Management Decision Making Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Coaching & Mentoring: A Leadership Perspective Leadership & Management in Not For Profit Organisations Public Sector Management |
| Critical Thinking | Research Methods | Options (choose two): Law in the Workplace Change Management Decision Making Negotiation and Conflict Resolution Coaching & Mentoring: A Leadership Perspective Leadership & Management in Not For Profit Organisations Public Sector Management |
Options on completion
Business and management graduates are well placed to further their careers in the business environment. The kinds of exiting and challenging areas graduates progress to include finance, marketing, operations, accountancy, sales, human resource management, advertising and retail. The options in the final year in areas such as public sector management and leadership and management in not for profit organisations provide further areas of opportunity. You can also continue your studies with further academic and professional courses. The degree in business and management opens the doors to a wide range of possibilities...
To find out more about careers and further study see:
www.prospects.ac.uk
www.milkround.com
Validation
This course will be delivered from September 2011 subject to validation by The Open University. The Open University and commended the programme team for:
i) Student support that is highly valued by students. Students particularly appreciated the commitment and enthusiasm of their tutors and the structured peer support.
ii) For the strategic and active implementation and use of the Virtual Learning Environment.
iii) The useful and user-friendly Student Service Manual.