BA (Hons) Business Management - (Degree) - University of Sunderland

BENEFITS

The BA (Hons) in Business Management will provide you with the necessary expertise to critically evaluate business models and concepts and apply them to real-world situations. Upon completion of this course you will be able to apply your skills to a wide-range of organisations, both commercial and not-for-profit.

When you invest your time and money in a degree course you need to be sure of the benefits. With a BA (Hons) in Business Management the advantages are clear, you can:

boost your career prospects
increase your value in the workplace
tackle a new job with confidence
be equipped for success in a rapidly changing business world .

When you study with Sunderland Business School you can:

complete your degree in two years - or take longer if you wish
spread the cost over several years
control the cost of your studies - by paying for modules only when you order them
be confident that the course materials include everything you need to pass your exams
broaden your understanding with suggestions for further reading
study where you wish.

Entry Requirements

BA (Hons) Business Management is designed as a final year top-up programme for applicants possessing one of the following qualifications:

Graduates of ABE & IAM Advanced Diploma
A relevant higher qualification, such as an HND in a business subject, or equivalent is also acceptable
COSTATT Associate degree holders in Management only

COURSE CONTENT / MODULES

Comprises six modules:

Managing Projects

This module will enable you to understand the processes of project planning, financing and implementation using a variety of techniques covering:

Effective project definition
Activity and time planning
Cost and quality evaluations
Risk management
Management and leadership of project teams

This module will introduce a good mix of operational skills and analysis of major strategic projects from around the world. This is an integrative module drawing down from a range of business functions and skills typical of the way businesses are increasingly being managed today.

Marketing Strategy

This module will enable you to appreciate how marketing strategies can contribute to the success of the business. You will consider the 'mechanics' of marketing strategy i.e. the models and concepts that are used in developing and implementing valid strategies. In exploring how marketing strategies are developed you will engage with contemporary marketing themes and issues such as relationship marketing, branding and e-marketing.

Strategic Management of People

This module will consider the redefinition of personnel department's role in achieving strategic change through benchmarking, auditing and outsourcing. You will also review the key policy variables that make up a human resources strategy including: performance management, human resource development, employee relations, strategic recruitment and retention. This module will provide you with an introduction to important concepts of organisational development and learning.

Financial Management

Explore aspects of internal resource management while examining the broader financial context in which companies operate. Budgetary control, working capital management and investment appraisal will also be investigated. Your emphasis of this module will be on the analysis and interpretation of financial data to aid management decision-making rather than technical preparation of data.

Contemporary Developments in Business and Management

You will explore some of the key issues of enterprise including: innovation, effective corporate governance and social responsibility. You will then review the effective management of knowledge and intellectual capital of the organisation. This module also examines the contribution that small and medium sized enterprises (SMEs) make to the economy in terms of innovation and knowledge creation.

Strategic Management

ASSESSMENT

MODULES	ASSESSMENT METHOD
Financial Management (APC 308)	Exam
Strategic Management (SIM 336)	Exam
Marketing Strategy (MKT 306)	Exam
Strategic Management of HR (HRM 325)	Assignment
Contemporary Development in Business Management (SIM 377)	Assignment
Managing Projects (SIM 335)	Assignment

DURATION OF THE PROGRAMME

BA Honours Degree (final year top-up only - minimum 12 months)

ENROLMENT DATES

This programme has four start dates in January, April, July and October, so year round enrolment is possible.

APPLICATIONS

Completed application forms, along with two references, should be sent to:

Mrs. Vijaya Maraj
School of Business & Computer Science
53-54 Sagan Drive
Champs Fleurs, Trinidad

Course (per subject with tuition) $6,400.00 TTD
Distance Learning Course (per subject without tuition) $5,400.00 TTD
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