ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL Robert Gordon University Scotland. A Guide for Exchange Students Semester 2 (Spring Semester)

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1 ABERDEEN BUSINESS SCHOOL Robert Gordon University Scotland A Guide for Exchange Students Semester 2 (Spring Semester)

2 CONTENTS Page 3 Page 5 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Introduction Course Description Course Structure - Semester 2 (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Management BA (Hons) Management with HRM BA (Hons) Management with Marketing BA (Hons) International Business Management BA (Hons) Public Relations BA (Hons) Journalism BA (Hons) Media Studies BA (Hons) Fashion Management BA (Hons) International Tourism Management BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management BA (Hons) Events Management BA (Hons) Law and Management LLB BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Module Descriptions and Additional Information Contact Details and Web Links 2

3 Introduction European Credit Transfer and Accumulation System (ECTS) Robert Gordon University can offer all exchange students ECTS credits for any modules they successfully complete during their time in Aberdeen. ECTS credits are exactly half of the local Scottish credit system - Scottish Credit and Qualification Framework (SCQF). Normally exchange students will be expected to aim for 30 ECTS credits in one semester, (or 60 ECTS credits for two semesters). Studying at Aberdeen Business School general information During your stay you can contact the Global Engagement Coordinatorshould you have any questions about your time here. Contact details can be found at the back of this booklet. Our academic year is divided into two semesters. This means that you can study here for a whole academic year (30 weeks) or alternatively for only one semester (15 weeks) in the Autumn 2015 or Spring Please Note: We refer to the Autumn Semester as Semester 1 and the Spring Semester as Semester 2. The term Stage is used at Robert Gordon University to indicate the year of study, i.e. Stage 1 = first year, and so on. The term Course refers to the programme you are following, i.e Management. The term module is used to refer to each individual part of the course you study, for example Organisational Behaviour. Please be aware that, unlike some other education systems, modules in Semester 1 will differ from those in Semester 2. All students will receive a Transcript of Records to reflect their achievements. This will not be officially approved until after the Assessment Boards, which take place in June each year. Important Advice on Module Choices There are a number of degree programmes available for exchange students to follow (see page 5). Exchange Students coming to Aberdeen Business School (ABS) MUST, wherever possible, follow a standard route for a named programme. For example, a student who has studied Management and has already completed 3 semesters at their own institution should follow the standard equivalent timetable at ABS, that is Stage 2, Semester 2 (i.e. Spring Semester) of BA (Hons) Management. In general exchange students will be expected to follow our Stage 2 or Stage 3 programme. Should you wish to enter Stage 1 or Stage 4, please contact the Global Engagement Centre using the contact details at the back of this booklet. Special permission must be sought for students wishing to enter Stage 4 of any course, as this is the Honours year of study and is taught at a very advanced level. 3

4 Please choose your programme carefully. Students will NOT be allowed to change once the Learning Agreement has been approved. However, we recognise that the course Exchange Students are following at their home institution may have different requirements. If your institution feels this is not suitable for you, please let us know, and we will, wherever possible, be flexible and try to accommodate your requirements. Under normal circumstances students will not be able to pick a range of modules from different stages and courses. If any student requires an individual programme, this can only be considered if we receive written notification from the home institution. Please be aware that even if written notification is received, an individual timetable can still not be guaranteed as it will depend on the scheduling of modules. All modules are worth, unless otherwise stated. This means that normally students will have to follow 4 modules, (unless one module is a double module of credits.) A description of the Modules and how they are assessed is available online. Instructions on accessing this database are detailed at the end of this guide. Compatibility of Study You should check with your own home professors/lecturers that the subjects which you intend to study in Aberdeen are acceptable and will earn you the appropriate number of credit points. This is an accurate guide based on the information available at the time of publication. Please be aware, however, that this can sometimes change. We cannot guarantee that all courses/modules will run, especially if there are not enough students. 4

5 COURSE DESCRIPTION BA (Hons) Management offers a range of subjects within the business and management context. Core modules within the course provide a firm understanding of areas such as marketing, economics, finance, human resources and management. Module options within the course offer opportunities to study specific areas of interest, for example Marketing, Human Resources, Economics or Finance. BA (Hons) International Business Management: This course has been designed specifically with an emphasis on enabling you to operate successfully within the challenging complexities of the global business environment. It will equip you with a thorough knowledge and understanding of the nature and context of international business, the principal management functions and the skills required for effective management in multi-national organisations. Students from this course will gain an appreciation of the various social, cultural, economic, and legal complexities which face managers working within the highly competitive international environment. BA (Hons) Public Relations: The course provides students with a framework for understanding communication theories and processes in an organisational context. Students are introduced to the concepts and principles of human behaviour, marketing, advertising, public relations, journalism, the media, management, design and information technology. BA (Hons) Journalism: This course equips students with a specialist education in publishing and journalism. Students build up a portfolio of skills in journalistic writing, research and editing. BA (Hons) Media Studies: This course will equip you with a specialist education in the media and will enable you to build an impressive portfolio of skills in media production, as well as key transferable skills including communication and IT. BA (Hons) Fashion Management course provides students with indepth knowledge of both fashion management and fashion marketing and is designed to fully integrate the management skills associated with the fashion industry alongside the business aspects of fashion design, marketing and promotion BA (Hons) International Tourism Management: In addition to the underpinning management subjects the course offers specialist modules such as sustainable tourism management, consumer behaviour, and accommodation management. BA (Hons) Events Management: This course equips students with the foundations for organising, researching and executing a variety of events. BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management: This course covers a range of management subjects including Accommodation Management, People Management and Food Safety. 5

6 BA (Hons) Law and Management: This course equips students with a sound grounding in law as well as key business skills and knowledge. LLB: Throughout this practically orientated course you will be introduced to the concepts and principles of law. BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance: This course provides a rigorous study of accountancy, finance and management subjects. Details of these subjects studied on these courses can be found on the following pages. 6

7 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Management Stage 2 (2 nd year) Consumer Behaviour Business Law Business Creation and Growth Business Economics New Business Project Management of Change Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) BS2116 BS2258 BS2294 BS2211 BS3201 BS3214 BS**** BA (Hons) Management with HRM Stage 2 (2 nd year) Contemporary HRM Business Law Business Creation and Growth Management of Change New Business Project Contemporary HRM Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) BS2104 BS2258 BS2294 BS3214 BS3201 BS2104 BS****

8 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Management with Marketing Stage 2 (2 nd year) Consumer Behaviour Business Law Business Creation & Growth Public Relations New Business Project Management of Innovation Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) BS2116 BS2258 BS2294 BS2253 BS3201 BS3131 BS**** BA (Hons) International Business Management Stage 2 (2 nd year) Business Creation & Growth Consumer Behaviour Business Law Business Economics Management of Innovation Management of Change Business Creativity Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) BS2294 BS2116 BS2258 BS2211 BS3131 BS3214 BS4163 BS**** 8

9 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Public Relations Media Production Project Public Relations Web Design Communication Project Practice BS2278 BS2253 BS2257 BS3923 Creative Industries Theory & PracticeOR Business Start Up in the Creative Industries BS3926 BS3957 BA (Hons) Journalism Web Design Media Production Project Advanced Law for Journalists Stage 3, (3 rd Year) Magazine Journalism Creative Industries Theory & Practice BS2257 BS2278 BS2271 BS3924 BS3926 BA (Hons) Media Studies Media Production Project Media Semiotics and Discourse Web Design Stage 3, (3 rd Year) Communication Project Practice BS2278 BS2291 BS2257 BS3923 Creative Industries Theory & Practice OR Business Start Up in the Creative Industries BS3926 BS3957 9

10 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Fashion Management Design for Client Consumer Behaviour Public Relations Not generally recommended for exchange students due to self-study nature of modules. Please contact the Global Engagement Centre if you would like more information on this option BS2289 BS2116 BS2253 BA (Hons) International Tourism Management Consumer Behaviour Sport Tourism Sustainable Tourism Management Accommodation Management Events Impact and Legacy Hotel Operations Management Practice & Reflective Learning and ONE option from the following: Management of Innovation Management of Change BS2116 BS2300 BS2212 BS2216 BS3974 BS2319 BS3357 BS3131 BS

11 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) International Hospitality Management Hotel Operations Consumer Behaviour Technology in the Service Sector Accommodation Management Management of Innovation Management of Change Management Practice & Reflective Learning Plus ONE option from the following: Events Impact and Legacy Contemporary Human Resource Management BS2319 BS2116 BS2206 BS2216 BS3131 BS3214 BS3357 BS3974 BS2104 BA (Hons) Events Management Consumer Behaviour Public Relations Managing Risk & Security in the Events Industry Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) Events Impact and Legacy Live Festival Management Another ABS module of your choice (subject to timetabling) BS2116 BS2253 BS2285 BS**** BS3974 BS3970 BS**** 11

12 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Law and Management Commercial Law Human Rights Company Law Plus ONE option from the following: Marketing Business Economics Governing the UK Entrepreneurship in the Legal Sector Company Law Management Studies for Law Plus ONE option from the following: Legal Theory Practical Legal Skills Property Rights in Land BS2115 BS2223 BS3181 BS1225 BS2211 BS1249 BS3950 BS3215 BS3258 BS2162 BS3177 BS2165 LLB Constitutional Law Commercial Law European Union Law Company Law European Union Law Practical Legal Skills Property Rights in Land Taxation Law BS1247 BS2159 BS2161 BS3181 BS2161 BS3177 BS3179 BS

13 Course Structure Semester Two, (Spring Semester) BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance Finance for Business Decisions Business Information Systems Management and Cost Accounting Business Creation & Growth Practice of Auditing Money & Financial Markets Finance for Business Decisions Management & Cost Accounting BS2201 BS2202 BS2214 BS2294 BS3211 BS3918 BS2201 BS

14 Details of Searching for Module Content For more information about the content, reading material, assessment and background of each module listed in this guide, you should: Visit Type Module Database in the Search box at the top right of the screen Type the module code (eg BS2116) in the top search box Click on the name of the module for information For those accessing this guide electronically, please follow this link: m? Further information It is highly recommended that students attend the Induction Programme which takes place in the week before the start of teaching. During Induction you will receive a wide range of valuable information about the course, the library and its facilities and Moodle, our Virtual Learning Environment all of which will add to your educational experience at Aberdeen Business School. In Semester /16 this will be on Monday 1 st February. Application Form Students wishing to apply to study at Aberdeen Business School should complete the appropriate Application Form which can be found here: Erasmus+ students: International exchange students: The web link above also contains a wide range of information on the application process which will be of assistance to you. Students must also complete a Learning Agreement, which is available at the end of the application process. Forms must be submitted by: 1 st November 2015 for Semester 2 study 14

15 Contact Details Should you wish further information about studying in the Aberdeen Business School or if you have any queries on the courses available please contact: Sarah Webster Telephone: +44 (0) Global Engagement Coordinator (Incoming) Mr Richard Barnes Telephone: +44 (0) Head of International Academic Development School Address Aberdeen Business School The Robert Gordon University Garthdee Road Aberdeen AB10 7QE Telephone +44 (0) Fax +44 (0) Web Links Further information about Aberdeen Business School, Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen and Scotland can be found on the internet at: The Robert Gordon University RGU Home Page Aberdeen Business School The International Office The Accommodation Office dation 15