Cardiff Business School Undergraduate Degree Programmes

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1 Cardiff Business School Undergraduate Degree Programmes

2 01 Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff Business School: Ranked 4th in the UK for its research Cardiff Business School has an international reputation for its research excellence. Research Assessment Exercise 2008 In the most recent UK Government Research Assessment Exercise, the School was ranked 4th in the UK for its research quality. 70% of the School s research was ranked as either world-leading or internationally excellent. The School is ranked 2nd in the UK in terms of the proportion of its research which is world-leading (the highest possible category), placing it second only to London Business School. The School uses research-led teaching across its full portfolio of programmes, giving students the cutting-edge knowledge needed to forge a successful career. Our students benefit from the wide range of expertise and experience that exists in the School. 1st 2nd 3rd 4th 5th 11th 15th Source: Times Higher Education University Business Schools LBS Imperial College Cambridge Cardiff Warwick Lancaster Bath LSE Oxford King s College London Strathclyde Manchester Leeds Nottingham Cranfield

3 03 Why Cardiff Business School? An Introduction Cardiff Business School A Supportive Environment Before you arrive in Cardiff for the first time, you will be assigned a member of academic faculty to act as your Personal Tutor. This direct link with a member of faculty enables you to seek advice on a whole range of academic issues. You will also be supported by the Business School s Student Support and Disability Officer, who is available to give advice, particularly on matters related to student finance, regulations and the support services available within and outside of the University. Excellence in Teaching Cardiff Business School offers a range of degree programmes at both undergraduate and postgraduate level. The reputation of the School is reflected in the keen competition for places on its programmes, from students not only from the UK but from all parts of the world. Entry standards are demanding and successful candidates are of a high calibre. International Reputation for Research Cardiff Business School is ranked 4th in the UK for its research excellence, according to the most recent UK Government Research Assessment Exercise. Faculty at the School produce over 550 research publications every year. Outstanding Study Facilities The largest teaching department in the University, the School is housed in the Aberconway Building, where it enjoys modern purpose-built facilities, enabling it to provide high level programmes comparable with the best of Britain. The School features a state-of-the-art Trading Room, giving students practical experience of working on the Stock Exchange. It is currently the only Trading Room in the UK which is used to teach undergraduates. The School provides high quality education in an environment which is conducive to learning, while allowing students to enjoy their time here and the opportunities that Cardiff, as a university city, provides. Research-led Teaching and Learning With over 150 teaching and research faculty, including over 50 professors, students who come to Cardiff Business School can be sure that they will benefit from the wide range of expertise and experience that exists within the School and from the specialist faculty who teach the subjects offered. The School s dynamic range of research interests serves to complement each degree programme with the latest knowledge of theory and practice from around the world. Excellent Career Prospects Cardiff graduates are in demand across a broad range of careers. The excellence of our programmes of study and the high calibre of our students means that Cardiff Business School remains an institution that is targeted by employers recruiting recent graduates, such as Grant Thornton, KPMG and Barclays. Careers Support Students at the School benefit from an on-site Careers & Employability Centre where students can receive advice on career choice, job hunting strategy and postgraduate options. They can also take advantage of a comprehensive career skills programme. Cardiff Business School Alumni Network Our relationship with our students doesn t end when they graduate. Cardiff Business School has its own dedicated alumni relations function and provides networking and social opportunities for graduates after they leave, both in the UK and other countries worldwide. The alumni relations function enables us to support our graduates and maintain contact with them. We keep our graduates up to date with school news through Synergy magazine and e-newsletters, also giving our graduates the chance to share their news and successes with former classmates and fellow alumni. BUSINESS SCHOOL FACILITIES 01 Students outside the Julian Hodge Building. The business school has a plethora of useful facilities, including a state-ofthe-art library with user-controlled checking in and out of books, and very long opening hours. The computer system is very good, with a huge range of computers over the library and also the Julian Hodge building, which is useful for working in between lectures. Gary Berendt Business Management with a European Language

4 05 Why Cardiff Business School? Welcome 01 Contents 05 Welcome from the Dean 06 Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff 07 Studying at Cardiff Business School 08 Cardiff: The City 10 Cardiff: The University 12 Student Life and Accommodation 15 Undergraduate Degree Programmes 17 Studying Accounting & Finance 18 Accounting 19 Accounting and Finance 20 Accounting with a European Language 21 Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) 22 Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) 23 Finance and Management (Joint Honours) 25 Studying Business Management 26 Business Management First year 27 Business Management Business Management 30 Business Management with a European Language 31 Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) 33 Studying Economics 34 Banking and Finance 35 Banking and Finance with a European Language 36 Business Economics 37 Business Economics with a European Language 38 Economics 39 Economics & Finance 40 Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours) 41 Economics with a European Language 43 Joint Honours Degree Programme 45 Degree Programmes with a European Language 47 Careers Service Admissions Cardiff Business School: An Education for Life Studying for an undergraduate degree is a major investment in your future, and choosing what and where to study is one of the biggest decisions you might have faced so far. We hope that the information enclosed in this brochure helps you make that decision and that you choose to study with us at Cardiff. Our purpose at Cardiff Business School is to provide an education for life. We give our students the analytical and business skills that will stay with them for a lifetime, helping them to progress in their careers and contribute to society. The School is currently ranked 4th in the UK for the quality of its research, according to the most recent Research Assessment Exercise. Our faculty members bring their research expertise to the classroom, giving our students access to cutting-edge business and management developments. We ensure that our programmes remain relevant to the dynamic global business environment. Many students join us because they recognise that an undergraduate degree from a leading business school can help to progress their career. We were the first university in the UK, for example, to provide a Trading Room, a simulated Stock Exchange environment, for the teaching of undergraduate students. Increasingly, our programmes offer the opportunity to study abroad at one of our partner universities and the opportunity to undertake work placements as part of your studies. We have also recently established a new on-site Careers and Employability Centre that will allow our students access to support and guidance in taking that next step in their careers. As an undergraduate student of the School, you will join a bustling undergraduate community of 1,700 students. Students find living and studying in Cardiff, itself a prospering city, to be both rewarding and enjoyable. A supportive environment, the School has the facilities and resources needed for you to succeed in attaining a qualification which is valued by recruiters worldwide. I would like to thank you for your interest in Cardiff Business School and hope to welcome you to the School in the future. 01 Professor Patrick Minford, a leading British macroeconomist, leads an introductory economics lecture. 02 Professor George Boyne. Professor George Boyne Dean 02

5 06 Why Cardiff Business School? Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff 07 Why Cardiff Business School? Innovative Opportunities at Cardiff 01 The Trading Room Studying at Cardiff Business School At Cardiff we are committed to providing our students with an enhanced programme which will equip them to meet the challenges facing the contemporary business world. Our students have opportunities to extend their skills that will allow them to stand apart in a competitive job market. Trading Room: Creating the Next Generation of Traders Cardiff Business School s, state-of-the-art Trading Room provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience of the financial markets. The Trading Room allows students to test their academic knowledge by simulating a day s trading, acting as buyers, sellers or day traders. Students get an insight into trading and risk management and develop skills which are sought after by employers. All students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Thomson Reuters Certification qualification, an industry qualification to prove their ability in using the platform to access all the information that they need. This five-module training process involves one-to-one training and phone conferences with a Reuters representative. The Trading Room gives students the opportunity to become attractive potential employees in the City. 01 Opportunities to Study Abroad: An International Context Cardiff Business School students have the opportunity to study abroad with or without a language component. If you have an A level in a relevant modern European language you can opt to study a single honours BSc course with incorporated business-related language study. Alternatively, you could follow the joint honours BA offered by Economics in combination with German, French, Italian or Spanish. These programmes offer a year abroad in the third year. For more information about studying abroad with a European language, please refer to page 45 of this brochure. If you do not have knowledge of a European language or do not wish to further pursue your language study, an opportunity to study abroad in the medium of English at a European business school is offered as an option during the second (spring) semester of year 2 of the BSc Business Management (International Management) programme. Students gain valuable experience of living and studying in another country and have the opportunity to gain international exposure which is often required by employers. More information about the BSc Business Management (International Management) is available on page 28. The School The reputation of Cardiff Business School is reflected in the keen competition for places on its programmes from students not only from the United Kingdom but from all parts of the world. Entry standards are demanding and successful applicants are of a high calibre. The excellence of our programmes of study, and the high regard in which our graduates are held, has been recognised by many prospective employers and our graduates are in high demand. The school is currently pursuing accreditation from the States-based Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and is a member of the European Foundation for Management Development (EFMD). Facilities The School is located in the Aberconway Building which provides high quality purpose-built accommodation for lectures, seminars and tutorials in a convenient location. It also houses computer laboratories, the Business School section of the University library and the staff offices of the Business School. Cardiff Business School and Cardiff University have invested in a 460 seat lecture theatre and resource centre on the Aberconway site. In addition, there are more than 30 lecture theatres and seminar rooms in the Aberconway Building. It is obviously important that you can be tutored in an environment that is conducive to learning and the School places a great deal of attention on ensuring its rooms are comfortable and well-equipped. New Building As part of its plans to provide the best possible experience for Cardiff Business School students, the School has recently committed to an 11 million new building on the Aberconway site. This new facility will provide a state-of-the-art learning environment for our students and first-class conference and events facilities. Two lecture theatres, numerous seminar rooms, a commercially-equipped Trading Room and a number of common rooms will enable our students to have the most enjoyable and comfortable study experience possible. Computing Facilities We continuously work to upgrade the computing facilities available to students. A modern resource centre is located immediately adjacent to the Business School, with 24-hour computing facilities. There are now 500 networked computer stations on the Aberconway site, providing free access to computing facilities at all times. Each student has access to and the internet, as well as a large number of software, statistical and graphic packages. University Computing Services are available at a number of locations on a 24-hour basis. Our teaching and learning is also becoming increasingly computer I ve always wanted to go to a very reputed university and reading and hearing of the standards of Cardiff University and especially the business school, even 3000 miles away, convinced me. I would choose the university again. assisted, with greater use of the Learning Central programme which allows students to access module related material such as PowerPoint presentations, additional handouts, self assessment tests, discussion boards and lecture recordings. The Aberconway Library One of the advantages of a dedicated, on-site library is the easy access to over 60,000 books, including the numerous texts recommended by module tutors and lecturers. The Library also subscribes to over 4,000 national and international journals and newspapers. There are self-service book issue and return facilities, with a 24-hour returns service available. A number of module assignments may involve some research into companies, markets and the economy. To support these modules the Library has a wide range of printed resources as well as more than 30 electronic databases that provide access to company and market information, journal articles, newspapers, statistics and economic data. These are accessed over the University s computer network across the campus. Many databases can also be accessed from home. In addition to the Library s quiet study areas, there is provision for group study to enable students to work on group projects and presentations. During semesters the library is open 8.45am-9.30pm, Monday to Friday, 10.00am-5.30pm on Saturdays and pm on Sundays, with extended hours during peak times such as during the exams. The library stays open during the vacation period: opening times are as advertised on the website. Student Support Before you arrive in Cardiff for the first time you will be assigned a member of the teaching faculty to act as your Personal Tutor. This direct link with a member of faculty enables you to seek advice on a wide range of issues throughout your time at Cardiff. In addition you will be supported by the School s Student Support and Disability Officer and further full-time student support staff located in the Students Union. Undergraduate Programme Office The School has an undergraduate programme office staffed by three members of staff, whose role is to provide a dedicated first point of contact for all undergraduate students who need information on their degree programmes. Cardiff Business School is an amazing place to study! Cardiff University offers a huge range of opportunities for students through high standards of teaching, great student nightlife and 100s of diverse societies. There is a society for every sport, culture and interest, but also there are societies that enable you to make a difference. You can campaign in the Friends of the Earth society; write about recent events in the student newspaper the Gair Rhydd. Also, get your foot in the door liaising with businesses such as PriceWaterhouseCoopers and GlaxoSmithKline in a society called AIESEC where you can practice your business skills. The opportunities offered here have made my university experience the best it could be. Olayinka Abiodun Oyekola Economics Rebecca Hawkins Business Management (Marketing)

6 08 Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The City 09 Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The City Cardiff: The City Cardiff is one of Europe s youngest capital cities. Compact, green, friendly and full of life, it provides a first class environment in which to live and study. As the capital city of Wales, Cardiff has an impressive range of leisure, sporting and cultural amenities, many of which are of an international standard. The city boasts world-class concert venues in Cardiff Motorpoint Arena and the Wales Millennium Centre, and the Millennium Stadium provides the focus for international sporting events. It has an Olympic standard white-water rafting centre and the SWALEC cricket stadium plays host to international test matches. Culturally, Cardiff is well catered for with the National Museum and Gallery of Wales, several theatres and the historic Cardiff Castle which, set in parkland, occupies the centre of the city. The city has a vibrant shopping centre, numerous cinemas and restaurants and great pubs and music venues. The recently extended St David s Shopping Centre is now one of the busiest shopping centres in the European Union with nearly two hundred shops, stores and restaurants. The development of Cardiff Bay is a major attraction and is home to the Welsh Assembly. Cardiff is a compact city with large areas of parkland and good local transport. Unlike many other cities, it offers easy access to the countryside, coast and mountains. The Brecon Beacons National Park is only a 30-minute drive from Cardiff and the Glamorgan Heritage Coast is within easy reach. The city is also easily accessible by road or rail from other parts of Britain. Cardiff combines the practical advantages of a small, friendly, inexpensive city with the cultural and recreational amenities of a successful and modern capital. Such is the quality of the Cardiff experience that in a recent survey, a large majority of current students said that they would like to remain in the city after graduation. Most of the University s academic schools are housed in handsome stone buildings set around two parks and within strolling distance of the River Taff, which flows south into Cardiff from the Brecon Beacons National Park. The Business School is a ten minute walk from the city s main shopping and entertainment area. Come and see for yourself Cardiff benefits from excellent road and rail links with Britain s other major towns and cities. London, for example, is two hours by train, and the M4 links both the west and south of England, as well as west Wales. Travel to the Midlands and the North is equally convenient. The journey by road from Birmingham, for example, takes only two hours. The main coach and railway stations are both centrally placed and Cardiff also benefits from an international airport. More online at: Dublin Belfast Holyhead Glasgow M90 Aberdeen Edinburgh Liverpool M6 M6 Newcastle Upon Tyne A1 Leeds Hull M62 Manchester Birmingham Cambridge M42 A470 M1 A1(M) M50 Harwich Swansea M4 London Bristol M4 CARDIFF M25 M3 M2 Dover M5 Southampton Plymouth Gatwick Heathrow Distance to London 124m / 199km 2 hours by train A1 BENEFITS OF CARDIFF AS A CITY What I like most about the city of Cardiff is the proximity to everything a student deems important. The shopping centres are very close to all residences and there is a vibrant night life that makes the whole student experience even more enjoyable. The city, in my opinion, goes a long way to give students the much needed work-life balance and I would have it no other way. 01 The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay. 02 Cardiff s Civic Centre. 03 The Millennium Stadium in the heart of the city. 04 View of Wales s beautiful coastline. Wales Tourist Board Don t just take our word for it Ivy Dapaahsiakwan Banking & Finance Cardiff is the epitome of cool, pulsing with a creative energy and relaxed atmosphere that complements its youthful heritage. The Lonely Planet Cardiff is popular with students offering all the attractions of a large conurbation without such high prices as students experience elsewhere. The Times Good University Guide Cardiff is the up-and-coming cosmopolitan British city, a place jam-packed per square yard with some of the best drinking, dancing and shopping outside London. Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities

7 10 Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The University 11 Why Cardiff Business School? Cardiff: The University Cardiff: The University More online at: Cardiff is one of the UK s major civic universities. Founded by Royal Charter in 1883, it today combines impressive modern facilities with its proud heritage of service and achievement The University has an outstanding location amidst the parks, Portland stone buildings and tree-lined avenues that form the city s civic centre. Unusually for a civic university, the various academic buildings, libraries, Students Union, many of the student residences and the city centre are in short walking distance of each other, saving you time and money. More than 150 million has been invested in the university estate since 2002 to provide new and refurbished facilities of the highest quality. Cardiff is a member of the Russell Group of Britain s leading research universities. Its research excellence creates a stimulating environment for teaching, ensuring that students are exposed to the very latest thinking and the most modern technology and equipment is available. The Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education recently awarded the University its highest endorsement possible, following a thorough institutional review of its academic programmes and standards. The student population is drawn from a variety of backgrounds, from Wales, the UK and world-wide. It has some 20,600 undergraduate and 6,000 postgraduate students. There is an almost equal balance between male and female students. International students comprise 17% of the total student population. Government performance indicators show that students are more likely to succeed in their studies than students at other UK universities. Currently, 95% of students successfully complete or transfer, better than many similar universities and better than the UK national average. 01 Cardiff s Civic Centre. 02 The University has a friendly and relaxed atmosphere. 03 Students benefit from state-of-the-art IT facilities. Cardiff has established itself as the front runner in Welsh higher education it is a match for most rivals in teaching and research and the overall performance is amongst the best in Britain. Cardiff is surely one of the best deals going: tip-top academically, still not the hardest to get into and a fantastic extra-curricular scene. There s no excuse to leave with just a degree listed on your CV. With a strong academic reputation and excellent facilities, Cardiff continues to go from strength to strength. The Times Good University Guide The Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities The Guardian University Guide

8 12 Why Cardiff Business School? Student Life 13 Why Cardiff Business School? Accommodation PARK LAKE Student Life Accommodation MYNACHDY ROATH PARK As a fast-developing capital city, Cardiff is a great place to be a student. It s large enough to offer an exciting variety of activities and entertainment, yet small enough for everything to be within easy reach. Cardiff University has always attached great importance to the provision of high-quality accommodation and has invested heavily in recent years to provide some of the best student residences in the British University sector. DISTANCE FROM BUSINESS SCHOOL: 1.75M WALKING TIME: 20 MINUTES MAINDY PEN-Y-LAN The Students Union Cardiff Students Union is one of the biggest, best and most active in Britain. Solus, the Great Hall and the Taf are among the Union s major attractions. Solus is the students own high quality nightclub and is the second largest club in South Wales. The Great Hall is a 1500 capacity venue for major music concerts and the Taf Bar is the Union s very own local. Other facilities include The Kitchen and CF10 cafés, offering a variety of hot and cold food, a general shop and off licence, University bookshop, computer shop, a games room and video arcade, five full size snooker tables and twelve pool tables, satellite TV, banking and insurance services. The Union also has its own letting agency and Student Advice centre. It is also home to Xpress Radio, the student radio station, CUTV, the television station, an award winning student newspaper and more than 150 cultural, political, religious, social and sporting societies. Most of the accommodation is located close to the academic buildings. All first-year undergraduates who apply during the normal admissions cycle are guaranteed University accommodation. Several new residences have been built in recent years and many of the older ones have been refurbished to a high standard. The vast majority of study bedrooms have individual shower and toilet facilities and all have high speed internet connections. Accepting an offer on a firm basis and applying online promptly for a place in University residences increases the chances of your accommodation preferences being met. Full details of all University-owned accommodation are provided in the University Residences Guide. Besides managing University property, the Residences Office maintains close links with the private sector and provides assistance to students seeking to rent or share houses or flats. For further details please contact the Residences office, using the details below: GABALFA BUTE PARK CARDIFF BUSINESS SCHOOL DISTANCE TO MAIN CAMPUS: 0.5M WALKING TIME: 5 MINUTES DISTANCE TO CITY CENTRE: 1M WALKING TIME: 10 MINUTES CATHAYS CARDIFF UNIVERSITY MAIN CAMPUS ROATH Jobshop The Unistaff Jobshop is a student employment service that provides casual, clerical and catering jobs around the University to hundreds of students. PONTCANNA Cathays Station Residences Office PO Box 533, Southgate House Bevan Place, Cardiff CF10 3TE Tel: Fax: Residences@cardiff.ac.uk Web: CANTON RIVER TAFF CITY CENTRE Queen St Station STUDENT RESIDENCES It is obviously very important to choose somewhere that you are going to enjoy living. It will be your home for the entire first year! I chose Talybont North, as it was the best choice available for my needs and I absolutely love it here. It s close to the large Tesco, just 15 minutes walk into the Business School, there is an ensuite shower room and toilet, and with 6 to a flat it still retains a nice feel. The residences team are great with everything. There is a huge range of places to live. I live in Talybont, which is one of the best places to meet people in the first year. With everything you need on campus: corner shop, social centre, washing facilities and Tesco nearby, it s perfect for settling into a new way of life. Danielle Lawrence Business Management Map Key Cardiff Business School University Buildings Accommodation RIVERSIDE Cardiff Central Gary Berendt Business Management with a European Language Cardiff s Student Union is the biggest and best equipped in Britain. Guaranteed accommodation in halls and houses for first years. Very high quality and relatively cheap. 01 There are university halls of residence very close to the Business School. 02 A typical single-study bedroom in university accommodation. 03 The Wales Millennium Stadium in the heart of the city. 04 The Wales Millennium Centre in Cardiff Bay The Independent Equitable Student Book

9 14 Why Cardiff Business School? 15 Why Cardiff Business School? Undergraduate Degree Programmes Undergraduate Degree Programmes The wide range of module subjects in each degree programme allows you, in effect, to tailor your degree as it progresses, to suit your own specific interests and career ambitions. The Business School offers vocationally relevant degree programmes which include a well-balanced mixture of theory and practice. Structure Each year is divided into an autumn and spring semester, and has a modular structure. Modules may be single (10 credit modules taught and examined in one semester) or double (20 credit modules taught and examined over two semesters). The details that follow represent the overall pattern and range of options on each of the degree programmes that the Business School has to offer. At the start of each year you will be given a more comprehensive guide containing further details on module aims, learning outcomes, methods of assessment and module syllabuses for all undergraduate degree programmes. Types of Degree The undergraduate degree programmes offered by Cardiff Business School are of four types: Three-Year Single Honours degree programmes. Four-Year Single Honours degree programmes with a language. Three-Year Joint Honours degree programmes. Four-Year Joint Honours degree programmes with a language. In the third year of degree programmes involving a language, students will study at an overseas educational institution where the pattern of study may be slightly different. Changing Degree Programmes It is often possible for students to switch between the Business School degrees within the first three weeks of starting in your first year. There is also some degree of flexibility at the end of the first year and students may be allowed to change degree programme within the Business School at this time. Core Modules For each of the degree programmes, there are certain core modules which must be taken by all students following that particular degree programme. For some degree programmes, all of the Year 1 modules are considered essential so that the entire year is made up of core modules. Optional Modules The remaining modules are chosen from the optional modules listed for each degree programme. The number of optional modules you may choose will vary according to the number of core modules which you must follow. Full details of the programme structures for all the undergraduate degree programmes in the Business School are given in this brochure. Methods of Assessment The methods of assessment for modules vary. At enrolment, you will be given full details of the methods of assessment employed and the weightings given to each component of your particular degree programme. Assessment will normally include written examinations and coursework, which may encompass essays, project work, case studies and multiple choice. Prizes for Academic Achievement The Business School is fortunate in being able to offer a number of prizes to high achieving students. These awards totalled over 20,000 in the last academic year and are presented by the Vice-Chancellor at an annual ceremony. We hope that these prizes will provide you with an incentive to do well in your studies and a just reward for your efforts. These prizes are funded by companies such as the Julian Hodge Bank, PwC and the ACCA amongst others and illustrate the high regard that our students are held in by their prospective employers. Academically, Cardiff University provides a wonderful teaching environment with excellent teaching staff and services. In terms of social life, Cardiff as a city is diverse in so many ways, catering to a variety of tastes. In short Cardiff can be described as a student city. Himdat Bayusuf Economics

10 17 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance Studying Accounting & Finance at Cardiff Page 18 N400 BSc Accounting 19 N490 BSc Accounting and Finance 20 N410 BSc Accounting with a European Language (4 year course) 21 LN14 BSc Econ Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) 22 NN24 BSc Econ Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) 23 NN23 BSc Finance and Management At Cardiff you will have the opportunity to pursue a challenging and stimulating combination of applied and academic study of accountancy and finance. Many of our staff are leading international experts in their fields of research and a significant number are qualified accountants with many years of professional experience. A number of classes are taught by practising accountants currently working for global firms such as PwC, KPMG and Grant Thornton. Each year we organise a range of skills-based workshops in partnership with the large accounting firms and the professional accounting bodies. Work placements: ICAEW Undergraduate Placement Cardiff is one of only three universities in the UK which participates in the ICAEW Undergraduate Partnership Programme, UPP. Under the programme students enrolled on the BSc Accounting or the BSc Accounting and Finance degrees, who achieve a specified level of attainment in their first year, are eligible to apply for a year working in industry as part of their studies. The UPP offers undergraduate students the opportunity to gain a year s work experience in a professional accountancy firm or similar business environment as part of their degree, which becomes a four year programme. This salaried placement, which will take place during the third year of study, will also be classed as the first year of an ICAEW training contract. This gives students the the opportunity to commence the ACA qualification, the premier professional accountancy qualification. Students will subsequently be able to qualify as a chartered accountant in two years post-graduation, rather than the customary three years. The UPP provides students with an excellent opportunity to develop their professional skills and gain valuable work experience whilst studying for a degree. Eligible students will apply for the work placements which will be awarded through a competitive interview process. Credit for prior learning Studying for an accounting-related degree at Cardiff Business School offers the opportunity for exemptions or credit for prior learning from the professional examinations that are a requirement to qualify as an accountant. We are accredited by ICAEW, CIMA and ACCA as well as offering modules that will provide exemptions from other organisations such as ICAS, ICAI and CIPFA. We also support students studying for the Certificate in Finance, Accounting and Business which is awarded by the ICAEW. This is a gateway to chartered accountancy (ACA) as well as being a standalone qualification. Careers Demand for our graduates is high which reflects our reputation as a first class business school. Recent employers and typical job titles include: PwC Associate in Insurance Ernst & Young Accounting Associate KPMG Audit Trainee Grant Thornton Business Risk Associate BDO Stoy Hayward Trainee Accountant Corus Finance Graduate Deloitte Audit Trainee Lloyds Register Finance Graduate Trainee Orange Finance Graduate Trainee RSM Bentley Jennison - Internal Audit Assistant Marks & Spencer Commercial Manager Asda Walmart Graduate Finance Trainee

11 18 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance 19 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance BSc Accounting This university degree programme has been traditionally popular. Students are invariably attracted to the diverse and rewarding career opportunities that are opened up to those who gain good accountancy qualifications. A large number of our students progress to a career in accountancy with the accredited degree programme offered at Cardiff Business School. The first year modules provide an introduction to financial and management accounting and finance together with a wide range of other business related subjects including economics, management, applied statistics and mathematics, law and marketing. In the second and third year, students take a number of core modules that provide them with a sound theoretical knowledge and understanding of professional procedures together with an awareness of current developments in accounting. Students then choose from a range of options in specialised aspects of national or international accounting, law, and areas of management and marketing, to tailor their modules to suit their career aspirations. BSc Accounting (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N400 BSc/Ac Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Introduction to Economics Legal Studies One compulsory single module in the Semester One compulsory double module in the Semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting Three compulsory single modules in the Semester Introduction to Finance Principles of Marketing & Strategy Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Auditing and Assurance Management Accounting Taxation Corporate Reporting and one double module from Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment Managing Public Services Marketing and Strategy BSc Accounting and Finance In response to student demand, a second single-honours degree programme within the Accounting and Finance Section of the Business School was introduced in The Accounting and Finance degree programme shares a common first year syllabus with the Accounting degree programme, providing essential grounding in a range of business related areas including statistics, economics, law, marketing and management. The second and third years of the programme combine the study of the core areas of financial accounting, business finance and management accounting with a diverse range of specialist finance topics. Final year students in particular have the opportunity to select areas of relevance and benefit to their career interests. Graduates of this versatile degree programme will be equally prepared for a career within the accounting profession or within the financial services sector, including corporate finance, financial consultancy, investment and retail banking, insurance and share dealing. BSc Accounting and Finance (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N490 BSc/AccF Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Louise Macniven Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Introduction to Economics Legal Studies One compulsory single module in the Semester One compulsory double module in the Semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting Three compulsory single modules in the Semester Introduction to Finance Principles of Marketing & Strategy Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Corporate Reporting Financial Markets and Institutions Management Accounting and two double modules from Auditing and Assurance Taxation Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods Undergraduate Partnership Programme For more information see page 17 The main reason I decided to study at Cardiff was because of the excellent teaching quality of its Accounting degree as well as its reputation for being one of the UK s premier business schools. Also the course itself has a very professional outlook and offers accreditation from all the major UK professional accounting bodies. Yugnesh Patel Accounting The BSc Accounting degree programme offers students the opportunity to study in depth, both the practical and theoretical aspects of Accounting, whilst offering variety through a number of options from outside the Accounting discipline. The teaching staff are fantastic; I have no doubt that the excellent standard of teaching I have received has helped me secure an undergraduate internship within the Big Four accountancy firms. Advanced Corporate Reporting Management Accounting and Control and three single modules per semester from Group 1 In the autumn semester: Development of Accounting International Accounting Analysis of Financial Reporting Information In the spring semester: Corporate Governance and Accountability Public Sector Accounting The Accounting Profession Group 2 Dissertation, plus a choice of two modules per semester from: In the autumn semester: Development of Accounting International Accounting Analysis of Financial Reporting Information In the spring semester: Corporate Governance and Accountability Public Sector Accounting The Accounting Profession Undergraduate Partnership Programme For more information see page 17 Four compulsory modules Advanced Financial Reporting International Corporate Finance Management Accounting and Control Plus one compulsory module per semester Financial Derivatives Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Plus either one double module Dissertation Or one single module per semester Semester: 1 single module from Development of Accounting International Accounting Analysis of Financial Reporting Information Exploratory Data Analysis Semester: 1 single module from Corporate Governance & Accountability Public Sector Accounting The Accounting Profession Modelling in Management Science Dominic Franiel Accounting

12 20 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance 21 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance BSc Accounting with a European Language The degree in Accounting with a European Language combines the main elements of an Accounting degree with French, German or Spanish. The first year provides the essential accounting and related modules that form the basis of a degree in Accounting together with one module in the chosen language. Year 2 covers core elements of Accounting, but gives equal weight to the study of the language element. The study of translation and oral skills provides an ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad. During their year at a University abroad, students will be taught in the language they are studying as part of their degree. In the fourth year, when they return to Cardiff, students will concentrate on Accounting modules, while taking one module in their chosen language to retain the competency which they have acquired during the year abroad. In addition to taking the core modules, students have the opportunity to choose modules in areas where they have a particular interest, such as public sector accounting, international accounting or international business and marketing. Overall, the Accounting with a European Language degree prepares students for careers in Accounting with the added advantages of an ability to work in another European language, as well as in English. For more information about studying degrees with a European language, please refer to page 45. One compulsory double module in the Semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting Two compulsory single modules in the Semester Statistical Analysis Four compulsory single modules in the Semester Introduction to Finance Introduction to Legal Studies Principles of Marketing and Strategy Fundamentals of Financial Reporting One compulsory double module Introduction to Economics One compulsory double module Vocational Language Skills I BSc Accounting with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: BSc in Accounting with a European Language (French) - N410 BSc in Accounting with a European Language (German) - N4R2 BSc in Accounting with a European Language (Spanish) - N4R4 Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Management Accounting Business Language Vocational Language Skills II Corporate Reporting and one compulsory single module in each semester Business Correspondence Oral Comprehension and Expression Follow Accounting Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University Year 4 Requirements Advanced Corporate Reporting Management Accounting and Control and three single modules per semester from Group 1 In the autumn semester: Development of Accounting International Accounting Analysis of Financial Reporting Information In the spring semester: Corporate Governance and Accountability Public Sector Accounting The Accounting Profession Group 2 Dissertation, plus a choice of two modules per semester from: In the autumn semester: Development of Accounting International Accounting Analysis of Financial Reporting Information In the spring semester: Corporate Governance and Accountability Public Sector Accounting The Accounting Profession BScEcon Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) The Joint Honours degree programme Accounting and Economics offers students the opportunity to study the main elements of each of the two disciplines. Throughout the three years of the degree, equal weighting is given to each subject, and the use of core modules ensures that students have received an appropriate grounding in each. Throughout the programme of study the Accounting element is taught entirely through core modules, while the Economics element offers the opportunity to select modules from the Banking and Finance area, Business Economics, or Economics, according to the particular interests of the student. One compulsory double module Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Two compulsory double modules in the semester Microeconomics Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting One compulsory single module in the semester One compulsory double module in the semester Macroeconomics Two compulsory single modules in the semester Introduction to Finance Fundamentals of Financial Reporting One further single module in the semester from Introduction to Legal Studies Principles of Marketing and Strategy BScEcon Accounting and Economics (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: LN14 BScEcon/AE Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Corporate Reporting Introductory Econometrics Plus one module from Managerial Economics Macroeconomic Theory Money, Banking and Finance Management Accounting Microeconomic Theory Management Accounting and Control Advanced Corporate Reporting plus modules from one of the following groups Group 1 Three double modules from Business History Economics of Banking Financial Economics International Finance Group 2 Three double modules from Applied Macroeconomics and Finance Business Applications Business History Industrial Economics Modern Business Enterprise Group 3 Two compulsory double modules Macroeconomic Analysis Microeconomic Analysis and one double module from Applied Welfare Economics Labour Economics Business History International Trade The Economics of Development Econometrics International Economic History I would recommend the studying of a language, any language, to all students as part of their degree. Not only does it make the course more varied but it will be of use when entering the job market. Its also fun practicing with people and interesting learning about different cultures and traditions. Hugo Hazzledine Spanish and Business Administration

13 22 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance 23 Degree Programmes Accounting & Finance BScEcon Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) The Joint Honours degree Accounting and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each discipline and to gain a sound knowledge of the core areas of both of these subjects. Equal weighting is given to each throughout the three years of the degree programme, and the use of core modules ensures that students have studied the essential elements of each subject. Throughout the programme of study the Accounting area is taught entirely through core modules, while the Management area offers students the opportunity to pursue topics which are of particular interest to them. BScEcon Accounting and Management (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NN24 BScEcon/AM Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Two compulsory double modules Introduction to Economics People in Organisations One compulsory module in the semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting Two compulsory single modules in the semester Statistical Analysis and four compulsory single modules in the semester Introduction to Finance Introduction to Legal Studies Principles of Marketing and Strategy Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Corporate Reporting and two double modules from Managing People International Management Management Theory and Practice Management Accounting Marketing and Strategy Operations Management Organisational Behaviour Advanced Corporate Reporting Management Accounting and Control Strategic Management and two double modules from Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Ethics and Morality of Business International Business and Marketing International Human Resource Management Marketing Decision Making Organisational Analysis and Change Work and Employment BSc Finance and Management (Joint Honours) The Joint Honours degree in Finance and Management offers students the opportunity to combine the main elements of each of the two disciplines. Throughout the three years of the degree, equal weighting is given to each subject and the use of core modules ensures that students have received an appropriate grounding in each. The Finance element is taught entirely through core modules, while the Business Management element offers the opportunity to select modules from a range of management topics according to the interest of students. BSc Finance and Management (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NN23 BSc/BMF Typical Offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Patrick Wylie Year 1 Requirements Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Introduction to Economics People in Organisations One compulsory double module in the Semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting One compulsory single module in the Semester Three compulsory single modules in the Semester Introduction to Finance Principles of Marketing & Strategy Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Marketing and Strategy Financial Markets and Institutions Inferential Statistics, Statistical Modelling and Survey Methods and two double modules from Managing People Organisational Behaviour International Management Operations Management Strategic Management International Corporate Finance One compulsory single module per semester Financial Derivatives Security Analysis and Portfolio Management plus two double modules from Advertising and Marketing Communication Management Ethics and Morality of Business International Human Resource Management Marketing Decison Making Organisational Analysis and Change Advanced Operations Management Services and Relationship Marketing I have thoroughly enjoyed my time at Cardiff University with the BScEcon in Accounting and Management offering students a refreshing balance between numerical and theoretical topics. The facilities within the Business School are extensive and I found that I was provided with a vast array of learning resources that were easily accessible. This combined with a high standard of teaching and an active social agenda within and beyond the Business School has all contributed to my time at Cardiff being a great, unique experience. I would definitely encourage students to apply. John Broomfield Accounting and Management

14 25 Degree programmes Business Management Studying Business at Cardiff We offer the following suite of programmes: PAGE 27 N201 Business Management 28 NN26 Business Management (Human Resources) 28 N202 Business Management (International Management) 29 N291 Business Management (Logistics and Operations) 29 NN25 Business Management (Marketing) 30 N290 Business Management with a European Language (French) N1R2 Business Management with a European Language (German) N1R4 Business Management with a European Language (Spanish) 31 NT12 Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) Cardiff offers a range of programmes for students who want to pursue a career in business and management, reflecting the breadth of research expertise of the Business School s academics and current developments in the business world. Business-related degrees at Cardiff focus on developing a solid core of knowledge in the area of business management. Students then build on this strong foundation to specialise in areas they find interesting and which reflect their career aspirations. The School also offers the opportunity to combine the study of Business with German, French, Italian, Spanish or Japanese, with a year spent abroad at a partner institution. Flexibility The BSc Business Management three-year courses share a first year and there is a relative amount of flexibility in their structure, so students may apply to transfer programme at the end of their first year if they discover a particular aptitude for a specialism during their studies. Careers Graduates from the School s business degrees have a broad base of skills which equip them for a variety of careers in both the public and private sectors. Graduate destinations include British Airways, Proctor and Gamble and BT. The more specialist degree programmes have more focussed career pathways. Alumni profile Currently Director of Procuring Advantage Ltd, Morag Stuart graduated from Cardiff in 1997 and has since worked for BAE and the Ministry of Justice as well as taking on the prestigious role of Head of Procurement for the London 2012 Olympics. 01 Seminar-based teaching 02 In the Julian Hodge lecture theatre, which plays host to internationally-recognised guest speakers 03 One of the School s computing labs 01 02

15 26 Degree programmes Business Management 27 Degree programmes Business Management BSc Business Management First Year N201 Business Management NN26 Business Management (Human Resources) NN25 Business Management (Marketing) N202 Business Management (International Management) N291 Business Management (Logistics and Operations) The three-year BSc Business Management programmes share a generic first year, during which the students take seven compulsory modules from across the range of business disciplines, in order to obtain a broad understanding of business and management contexts and processes. Subsequent years provide students with the opportunity to specialise in one of four key areas of management or to draw on options from the full range of different management areas. All the programmes are designed as a bridge to careers in business and management. Because these degree programmes form part of a group of courses we advise that you only apply for one in your UCAS application. We pride ourselves on our flexibility and it may be possible to change degree programmes within the Business School at the start of the first year. Similarly, if you wish to change onto another programme within this suite at the end of the first year we typically approve programme transfer requests, subject to the academic requirements of the first year being met. Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Economics Marketing People in Organisations Statistical Analysis and Research Methods and one compulsory single module per Semester Business Environment BSc Business Management The BSc Business Management programme provides a broad education across the range of business and management subjects. There is greater scope for students to choose optional modules in this programme and due to the broad nature of the degree, students take at least one module in their final year from each of the fields of Human Resource Management, Marketing, Accounting, Operations and General Management. Year 1 see page 26 BSc Business Management (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N201 BSc/BusMgt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Saeed Heravi Managing People Organisational Behaviour Managerial Accounting and Finance Operations Management Marketing and Strategy and one double module from: Buyer Behaviour Employment Relations Managing Public Services Management Theory and Practice Business Information Systems Cross- cultural Management Inferential Statistics and Statistical Modelling International Management Logistics and Distribution Management Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Two compulsory double modules Organisational Analysis and Change Strategic Management and four double modules from the following three groups (one from each group and one other) HRM Group International HRM Work and Employment Marketing Group Advertising and Marketing Communications Management International Business and Marketing Marketeting Decision Making Services and Relationship Marketing Accounting, Operations and General Management Group Accounting Theory and Practice Advanced Operations Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Ethics and Morality of Business International Business Logistics Japanese and Asian Management Systems Management and Public Policy in the European Union Strategic Supply Management Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science Not only has the teaching at Cardiff Business School been of a superior quality, but the additional support and guidance offered to me by staff has aided me in the fulfilment of my potential. I feel that the Business Management course, along with the social aspect of University life has given me the confidence and skills with which to launch my future career. I chose Cardiff Business School because of its outstanding reputation. My decision was justified, as my course is fantastic, the teaching is of a very high standard and above all, Cardiff is a great place to live. Carly Jane Watts Business Management Max Folland Business Management

16 28 Degree programmes Business Management 29 Degree programmes Business Management BSc Business Management (Human Resources) BSc Business Management (Human Resources) UCAS Code: NN26 BSc/BMHR Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Andrea Beetles The BSc Business Management (Human Resources) programme builds on the general foundation of business modules by examining the design and functioning of work and organisations, the regulatory environment and the societal context surrounding the workplace, and the techniques that are used to manage people at work. Alongside this, the programme covers strategy, information, finance and accounting, operations and marketing to ensure that students have a general foundation in the business disciplines as well as the HRM specialism. The programme reflects the growth of the HR profession and the increased focus on people management in many organisations in both the public and private sectors. Year 1 see page 26 Employment Relations Managing People Managerial Accounting and Finance and one double module from Business Information Systems International Management Management Theory and Practice Managing Public Services Buyer Behaviour Cross-cultural Management Operations Management Marketing and Strategy Organisational Behaviour International Human Resource Management Organisational Analysis and Change Strategic Management Work and Employment and two double modules from Advanced Operations Management Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Accounting Theory and Practice Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Ethics and Morality of Business Japanese and Asian Management Systems Marketing Decision Making Management and Public Policy in the European Union Services and Relationship Marketing Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science BSc Business Management (International Management) BSc Business Management (International Management) UCAS Code: N202 BSc/BMIMgt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Andrea Beetles The BSc Business Management (International Management) programme examines the distinctive processes of management in multinational enterprises and reviews the influence of the international business context on such companies. This programme also covers regional patterns of business activity, with a particular emphasis on Japanese business and other rapidly developing business systems in East Asia. The programme reflects the internationalisation of business activity and the growth of companies with global reach. The programme now offers students the opportunity to study abroad for one semester during their second year. Opportunity to Study Abroad see page 06 for details Year 1 See page 26 Managing People Marketing and Strategy International Management Organisational Behaviour Cross-cultural Management and one double module from Business Information Systems Managing Public Services Employment Relations Marketing Research Operations Management Management Theory and Practice Logistics and Distribution Management Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Managerial Accounting and Finance International Business and Marketing International Human Resource Management Japanese and Asian Management Systems Strategic Management and two double modules from Accounting Theory and Practice Advanced Operations Management Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Ethics and Morality of Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development International Business Logistics Marketing Decision Making Management and Public Policy in the European Union Organisational Analysis and Change Services and Relationship Management Strategic Supply Management Work and Employment Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations) BSc Business Management (Logistics and Operations) UCAS Code: N291 BSc/BMLO Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Andrea Beetles This programme allows students to specialise in the broad area of Logistics and Operations Management. The programme reflects the evolution of the study of logistics from its original context of transport to its present setting of business logistics. The subject is now well established with a solid basis in theory and research. The programme also reflects developments in the business world where the mode of transport is considered less important than the process involved in managing the supply chain. Year 1 see page 26 Year 2 - Requirements Logistics and Distribution Management Marketing and Strategy Operations Management Organisational Behaviour Purchasing and Supply Chain Management and one double module from Managing People International Management Managerial Accounting and Finance Management Theory and Practice Managing Public Services Year 3 - Requirements Advanced Operations Management International Business Logistics Strategic Management Strategic Supply Management and two double modules from Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Ethics and Morality of Business International Business and Marketing International Business Logistics International Human Resource Management Japanese and Asian Management Systems Management and Public Policy in the EU Marketing Decision Making Organisational Analysis and Change Services and Relationship Marketing Accounting, Theory and Practice Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science BSc Business Management (Marketing) BSc Business Management (Marketing) UCAS Code: NN25 BSc/BMMkt Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Andrea Beetles This degree programme is accredited by the Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM) for the CIM Dual Award; students graduating successfully from Business Management (Marketing) are entitled to attain the CIM Professional Diploma in Marketing by studying for and passing two CIM assessments instead of the four normally required. The programme provides a similarly broad based underpinning and coverage of a range of business and management modules but as the programme progresses through Level 2 to Level 3, it focuses on marketing issues such as market research, advertising, marketing management and database marketing, reflecting significant changes in the field. Year 1 see page 26 Year 2 - Requirements Buyer Behaviour Managerial Accounting and Finance Marketing and Strategy Marketing Research Organisational Behaviour and one double module from Managing Public Services Managing People Operations Management Cross-cultural Management International Management Business Information Services Logistics and Distribution Management Management Theory and Practice Purchasing and Supply Chain Management Year 3 - Requirements Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Marketing Decision Making Services and Relationship Management Strategic Management and two double modules from Accounting Theory and Practice Advanced Operations Management Ethics and Morality of Business Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development International Business Logistics International Business and Marketing International Human Resource Management Management and Public Policy in the European Union Organisational Analysis and Change Strategic Supply Management Work and Employment Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science

17 30 Degree programmes Business Management 31 Degree programmes Business Management Economics Business Management BSc Business Management with a European Language The degree in Business Management with a European Language is designed to combine the main elements of a Business Management degree with French, German or Spanish. The first year provides the core building blocks of management and business subjects, together with one module in the relevant language. Year two develops from this base, giving equal weighting to the business and language subjects. Students continue to focus on the core Business Management modules, whilst the language component concentrates on expression, translation and business language, providing the ideal preparation for the third year which is spent abroad. Here, students will be taught level two Business Management in their chosen language. The fourth year, when students return to Cardiff, extends the business and management content of the degree with three core and three optional modules, together with one module to maintain the language input. Overall, the degree of Business Management with a European Language prepares students for careers in international business with an ability to work in their chosen European language as well as in English. BSc Business Management with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: Bsc Business Management with a European Language (French) N290 Bsc Business Management with a European Language (German) N1R2 BSc Business Management with a European Language (Spanish) N1R4 Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Andrea Beetles Six compulsory double modules Introduction to Accounting Introduction to Economics Marketing People in Organisations Statistical Analysis and Research Methods Vocational Language Skills I Business Language Managing People Marketing and Strategy Operations Management Vocational Language Skills II and one compulsory single module per semester Business Correspondence Oral Comprehension and Expression Follow Business Management Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University Year 4 Requirements Language Skills for Professionals Management and Public Policy in the EU Strategic Management and three double modules from Accounting Theory and Practice Advanced Operations Management Advertising and Marketing Communications Management Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Ethics and Morality of Business International Business and Marketing International Human Resource Management Marketing Decision Making Organisational Analysis and Change Services and Relationship Marketing Work and Employment Optional Single Modules Exploratory Data Analysis Modelling in Management Science BSc Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) Japan is an exciting country. It is also an important country, particularly in business. Its economy is roughly the same as those of the United Kingdom, France and Italy combined. Whilst it holds on to many of its traditions and customs, in many areas it is also changing. Businesses and other organisations continue to need graduates who can understand Japan. Japan also needs graduates who understand its language and ways. The Business Studies and Japanese course is designed to provide students with a sound knowledge of business, enable them to become proficient in Japanese and to gain a clear understanding of Japan itself. This is a four year degree of which the third year is spent in Japan. The programme is recognised as being one of the best in Europe. In the first two years of the BSc degree scheme in Business Studies and Japanese you take modules from the Business Management degree scheme and begin your study of the Japanese language and Japan (studying the same Japanese modules as those done by the Joint Honours BA students). During this time approximately twice as much class contact time is spent studying Japanese as is spent on the business studies modules. The year in Japan is spent studying in a Japanese university with which Cardiff University has an exchange agreement. By this stage you should have a sufficient command of the spoken language to operate comfortably in Japan and gain the maximum benefit from your period of study. In the final year, you return to Cardiff to continue with your business studies and also to further augment your knowledge of the Japanese language and Japan. There is still a significant shortage of persons with competence in the Japanese language and an understanding of the intricacies of Japanese culture and working practices. As a result there is a considerable range of career prospects, particularly in the commercial sector. Graduates of the different degree schemes with Japanese tend to be in high demand because of this. Japan was by far the most interesting culture I have experienced. I was placed in Keio University in Tokyo, and I was living in really clean, convenient accommodation only two stops by train from buzzing Shibuya. Studying Japanese has been very rewarding; the staff are friendly and very helpful. Being able to live and experience the Japanese culture definitely separates this course from others and it makes university seem all the more worthwhile. I recommend it to anyone interested in Japan or an Eastern language. BSc Business Studies and Japanese (Joint Honours) UCAS Code: NT12 BSc/BSJ Typical offer: ABB Admissions Tutor: Christopher Hood Tel: Fax: cjsc@cardiff.ac.uk Website: Introduction to Accounting Japanese Language 1B Statistical Analysis and Research Methods and three compulsory single modules per semester Japanese Language IA () Japanese History A: Creating a National Identity Japanese History B: Economic Development in Global Context Japanese Language IA () Principles of Marketing and Strategy Six compulsory double modules Managing People Japanese Language 2A Japanese Language 2B Intercalated Study Programme in Japan (Business) Marketing and Strategy Modern Japanese Society Operations Management Year 4 Requirements Advanced Japanese Communication - this is a triple module Advanced Japanese Studies - this is a triple module Japanese and Asian Management Systems Strategic Management plus one double module from Ethics and Morality of Business International Business and Marketing Marketing Decision Making Economics Business Management Jo West Japanese

18 32 Degree programmes Business Management and Finance 33 Degree programmes Economics Studying Economics at Cardiff We offer the following suite of programmes: PAGE 34 N300 BSc Econ in Banking and Finance 35 N3R9 BSc Econ Banking and Finance with a European Language (Four year course) 36 L114 BSc Econ in Business Economics 37 L1R9 BSc Econ Business Economics with a European Language (Four year course) 38 L100 BSc Econ in Economics 39 LN13 BSc Econ Economics and Finance (Joint Honours) 40 LN12 BSc Econ in Economics and Management Studies (Joint Honours) 41 L160 BSc Economics with a European Language (Four year course) Cardiff Business School offers a wide range of modules across the economics discipline, with particular strength in the areas of applied economics, and in monetary and financial economics. The Economics degree programmes allow students to follow a number of modules in other business disciplines and to pursue joint degrees with the humanities subjects, accommodating a variety of interests, as well as meeting students future employment needs. Careers Economics is an intellectually stimulating discipline and the skills of Economics graduates are in high demand by employers in both the public and private sector. Graduate destinations typically include a range of management, marketing, banking and accounting professions, as well as work as professional economists. Some Economics graduates take a period of additional training after completing their degree, such as a postgraduate course or a further training course which will allow them to convert to another profession such as accountancy or law. Whatever career you pursue, you can be sure that the skills acquired during your Economics degree (problem solving ability, quantitative techniques, analytical skills etc), will be welcomed by employers. training and phone conferences with a Reuters representative. The Trading Room gives students the opportunity to become attractive potential employees in the City, where the job market is becoming ever more competitive. Exemptions BSc Banking & Finance Graduates gain exemption from certain examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. Meet the Faculty Trading Room The Trading Room is used as part of the BSc Economics and Finance programme but is open to all students, supervised by trained PhD students who will help students to become familiar with the new software. Students are offered the opportunity to undertake the Thomson Reuters Certification qualification, an industry qualification to prove their ability in using the platform to access all the information that they need. This five-module training process involves one-to-one Professor Kent Matthews is the Head of Section for Economics and was instrumental in setting up the School s Trading Room. A regular expert commentator in national media, he teaches Banking on the undergraduate programme. Professor Patrick Minford was formerly an Economics Advisor to the HM Treasury and was awarded a CBE for services to Economics. He teaches macroeconomics at an undergraduate level.

19 34 Degree programmes Economics 35 Degree programmes Economics BScEcon Banking and Finance We are delighted to be partnering with Cardiff Business School and would like to foster the education and training of the next generation of financial markets participants. Furthermore, we look forward to sharing our industry expertise to add further value to the tremendous achievements of this world-class teaching institution. Michael Peters Member of the Eurex Executive Board, sponsors of the Trading Room Cardiff is one of the relatively few traditional universities offering a Banking and Finance degree programme. It is of particular interest to those wishing to enter the financial sector as it can provide students with the opportunity to acquire specialist economic knowledge of the operation of the monetary and financial sectors. The Banking and Finance degree shares a common first year with Business Economics and Economics, then the degree programmes diverge progressively during the second and third years. These degrees provide the flexibility of a broad range of options to study along with the opportunity for specialisation within one field. Careers As our graduates gain a firm foundation of knowledge of the banking and financial sectors, the banking and finance degree provides opportunities for careers within banking, accountancy and other financial institutions. Graduates also gain exemption from certain examinations of the Chartered Institute of Bankers. For those who choose to work within a broader business context, the Banking and Finance programme equips students with intellectual skills and abilities which are welcomed within any business discipline. Two double modules Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Introduction to Accounting Plus One compulsory double module per semester: Microeconomics Macroeconomics Two double modules or one double module and two single modules from each semester: Contemporary Economic Issues Economic History Legal Studies Introduction to Finance BScEcon Banking and Finance (Single Honours) UCAS Code: N300 BScEcon/BF Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Introductory Econometrics Microeconomic Theory Macroeconomic Theory Money, Banking and Finance plus two further modules from British Economy Economics of the EU Managerial Economics Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment Modern British Economic History Social Economics Managerial Accounting and Finance Financial Markets and Institutions Economics of Banking Financial Economics International Finance Plus two double modules and one single module in each semester or three double modules from: Applied Welfare Economics Business History Econometrics International Trade International Economic History Labour Economics Accounting Theory and Practice Ethics and Morality of Business The Economics of Development Industrial Economics Financial Derivatives Security Analysis and Portfolio Management I chose Cardiff Business School because it is one of the few universities that offers banking and finance, and is one of the leading business schools in the UK. It has excellent facilities, a good studying environment and an awesome social life. Cardiff has more to offer than just a degree. BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language The Banking and Finance with a European language degree programme provides students with a thorough understanding of the method, content and scope of economic analysis, particularly in the fields of money, banking and finance, and a high level of competence working in their chosen foreign language. It aims to stimulate students intellectually to appreciate the value of economic analysis in understanding economic problems and equip them with a thorough grounding in the theory, concepts, principles and techniques of core subject areas of the discipline. It gives students a firm foundation of knowledge in the workings of the UK economy, with an emphasis on the banking and financial sectors, and the ability to use that knowledge in a range of contexts. The programme aims to provide students with a competence in a specified European language (French, Spanish or German) and knowledge of the economy of the country of that language. Through the study of Banking and Finance with a language, the Programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. Two compulsory double modules: Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Introduction to Accounting Plus one compulsory double module per semester Microeconomics Macroeconomics One double module from or two single modules from: Contemporary Economic Issues Economic History Legal Studies Introduction to Finance And one of the following language modules: Vocational Language Skills I (French) Vocational Language Skills I (Spanish) Vocational Language Skills I (German) BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language (French) N3R9 BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language (German) N3R2 BSc Banking and Finance with a European Language (Spanish) N3R4 Typical offer: AAB to include B in the relevant modern language Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Introductory Econometrics Money, Banking & Finance Microeconomic Theory plus two compulsory language double modules Business Language Vocational Language Skills II and two compulsory single modules Business Correspondence Oral Comprehension & Expression Follow Economics Modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University Year 4 Requirements Economics of Banking Financial Economics Language Skills for Professionals International Finance and two double modules or one double module and two single modules in each semester from: Applied Welfare Economics Business History Econometrics International Trade International Economic History Labour Economics The Economics of Development Industrial Economics Financial Derivatives Security Analysis and Portfolio Management Feifan Tian Banking and Finance

20 36 Degree programmes Economics 37 Degree programmes Economics BScEcon Business Economics I chose Business Economics because I was interested in both economic thought and methodology and the practical side of business. You also get more choice between modules which is helpful when you are not sure about what part of the course to focus on. Kirstin McNeil Final Year Business Economics Understanding the theoretical aspects of Economics allows students to engage with a number of problems and policy issues. Business Economics appeals to those who wish to specialise in the application of economic theory to business decision making, matching a good knowledge of economic principles to an awareness of their uses and limitations in a business context. The Business Economics degree at Cardiff aims to bridge the gap between theory and practice in the areas of economics directly relevant to business. It focuses on an understanding of economic theory relating to the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. The mix of options available to students incorporates a number of varied and exciting business and economic disciplines. As well as improving the range of career opportunities, this attractive variety of modules carries a high interest factor and attracts considerable demand for places. Careers Graduates in Business Economics pursue a variety of career paths, from work as professional economists to a range of management, marketing, banking and accounting professions. Two compulsory double modules Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Economic History plus one compulsory double module per semester Microeconomics Macroeconomics plus modules to the value of 40 credits from either Group 1 or Group 2 Group 1 Two double modules or one double module and both single modules: Contemporary Economic Issues Legal Studies Introduction to Accounting Principles of Marketing & Strategy Group 2 One double in the Semester Introduction to Financial and Management Accounting Two single modules in the Semester Fundamentals of Financial Reporting Introduction to Finance BScEcon Business Economics (Single Honours) UCAS Code: L114 BScEcon/BE Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Introductory Econometrics Macroeconomic Theory Microeconomics Theory Managerial Economics plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 British Economy Economics of the EU Law of Commerce, Banking and Investment Money, Banking and Finance Modern British Economic History Social Economics Group 2 Buyer Behaviour Employment Relations Human Resource Management Management Theory and Practice Managerial Accounting and Finance Marketing and Strategy Organisational Behaviour Applied Macroeconomics and Finance Industrial Economics Business Applications Modern Business Enterprise Plus two further modules, at least one of which must be from Group 1 Group 1 Applied Welfare Economics International Trade Business History Labour Economics International Economic History Public Finance The Economics of Development Econometrics Group 2 Accounting Theory and Practice Entrepreneurship and Small Business Development Ethics and Morality of Business Marketing Decision Making Strategic Management Work and Employment BSc Business Economics with a European Language The Business Economics degree programme with a language provides students with an understanding of economic theory, particularly that which focuses on the organisational and managerial characteristics of the modern business enterprise. It also aims to provide a high level of competence in a specified European language (French, Spanish or German) and knowledge of the economy of the country of that language. The programme aims to inform students of the main features of the UK industrial economy and the key developments in business. Through the study of business economics and a language, the programme encourages a range of transferable discipline-specific and core skills that will be of value to students in future education and in their subsequent careers. It examines government and international business policy to identify their ramifications for the development of markets and firms. It introduces students to subject areas outside the economics discipline by offering them the opportunity to follow modules in business finance, marketing and other aspects of management. BSc Business Economics with a European Language (Single Honours) UCAS Code: BSc Business Economics with a European Language (French) L1R9 BSc Business Economics with a European Language (German) L1RX BSc Business Economics with a European Language (Spanish) L1RY Typical offer: AAB Admissions Tutor: Kevin Stagg Applied Statistics and Mathematics in Economics and Business Economic History Vocational Language Skills I plus one compulsory double module per semester Microeconomics Macroeconomics Two single modules from Contemporary Economic Issues Introduction to Accounting Principles of Marketing & Strategy Introductory Econometrics Microeconomic Theory Managerial Economics plus two compulsory language double modules Business Language Vocational Language Skills II and two compulsory single modules Business Correspondence Oral Comprehension & Expression Follow Business Economics modules in a European University Appropriate Year 2 level modules as available in the host University Year 4 Requirements Applied Macroeconomics & Finance Business Applications Industrial Economics Language Skills for Professionals Modern Business Enterprise plus one double module from Applied Welfare Economics International Trade Business History Labour Economics The Economics of Development Public Finance International Economic History Econometrics