Plymouth University. Faculty of Business. Plymouth Business School. Programme Specification

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1 Plymouth University Faculty of Business Plymouth Business School Programme Specification Award Title and Internal Code BA (Hons) Business Management with Business English/ 3362 Final Approved Version March

2 1. BA (Hons) Business Management with Business English UCAS code N2Q3 JACS code N Awarding Institution: Plymouth University Teaching institution(s): Plymouth University 3. Accrediting body(ies):n/a 4. Distinctive Features of the Programme and the Student Experience Employability. This degree is designed to produce graduates who have the skills, theoretical knowledge, and communication skills required for employment in business. English Language. The programme provides the opportunity for students to further develop their competence in English. Understand Business. Through the provision of a mixture of taught modules, a project and autonomous learning the programme provides the opportunity to develop a systematic understanding of the holistic and multifaceted nature of business activity. Personal Development. The skillset embedded in the programme seeks to enhance participants personal development by improved self-awareness, and continuous development of the requisite business, English and study skills. Mentoring and Support. Throughout the programme we provide a supportive community and environment in which to learn. Students are supported in their study by subject tutors and they also receive individual support for their academic and personal development from their personal tutor. 5. Relevant QAA Subject Benchmark Group(s) General Business and Management 6. Programme Structure see Appendix 1. 2

3 7. Programme Aims To provide a final year top up programme which can be accessed by International students entering Level 6 from another academic institution and: 1. To develop a broad understanding of the complex, diverse and integrated nature of business activity in different sectors 2. To develop an appreciation of the global marketplace in which businesses operate and the implications of this for business decisions and organisational culture 3. To foster awareness of the various dynamic contextual factors that will influence business 4. To promote in-depth knowledge and understanding of functional disciplines and identify their contribution to strategic decisions 5. To enhance employability through a combination of academic analysis and the development of key skills 6. To provide students with pastoral support and assist their personal development 7. To provide students with the opportunity to study Business English. 8. Programme Intended Learning Outcomes 8.1. Knowledge and understanding On successful completion graduates should have developed knowledge and understanding of: 1. the holistic nature of business in its broadest sense and to be able to use appropriate theoretical models to explain the elements and integrated nature of the national and international business context. 2. the key functional areas. 3. inputs, processes and outcomes of strategic decision making. 4. communication and information technology used in the workplace and understand the need for innovative and enterprising decision making. 5. in order to be able to make sense of the workplace and its differing cultures Cognitive and intellectual skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 1. Critique rival frameworks and theories 2. Abstract analysis, critical thinking and synthesis 3. Intelligent application of appropriate principles in assessing policy or practice 4. Problem solving and research methods 5. Evaluation of data using appropriate techniques 8.3. Key and transferable skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 3

4 1. Access a range of learning resources and self-manage learning with guidance 2. Work effectively with others in a team 3. Effective Communication (Oral /Written /CIT) 4. Acquire and manage information and use appropriate research strategies 5. Numeracy/Quantitative skills 6. Learning skills (Reflection/Problem Solving/Evaluation/ Synthesis) 8.4. Employment related skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 1. Successfully manage and deliver a project/work on time. 2. Choose and utilise a range of appropriate skills and techniques relevant to the management of people, operations, other resources and making and communicating effective decisions. 3. Reflect upon and evaluate own actions and performance with a view to enhancing self management and devising plans for enhancing personal and career development. 4. Demonstrate awareness of ethical and sustainability issues in their work Practical skills On successful completion graduates should have developed the ability to: 1. Computer and Information Management Technology Skills 2. Presentation and oral communication skills 3. Written Communication skills 9. Admissions Criteria, including APCL, APEL and DAS arrangements All applicants must have GCSE (or equivalent) Maths and English at Grade C or above. Entry Requirements for BA Business Management with Business English Progression onto level 6 of the programme Students can progress to level 6 of the programme from a range of international institutions including those with appropriate articulation agreements. Students whose first language is not English who have appropriate HND s and UPC foundation degrees will also be considered 10. Progression criteria for Final and Intermediate Awards As per university regulations. 11. Exceptions to Regulations N/A 12. Transitional Arrangements N/A 4

5 13. Mapping and Appendices: ILO s against Modules Mapping The ILO numbers below correspond with those in section 8 above. Students choose 40 credits form a wide range of electives ILO ANALYSIS PROJECT FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES

6 13.2. Assessment against Modules Mapping ANALYSIS PROJECT FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Essay Individual Report Group Project Simulation Portfolio Debate Group presentation Exam/Test Field/Practice Work 6

7 13.3 Skills against Modules Mapping Skills ANALYSIS PROJECT FOR ACADEMIC PURPOSES Oral Presentation Essay Writing Report Writing Project Management Research Skills IT/Digital Literacy Team working Academic Literacy (reading/note taking etc.) Time management Evaluation Techniques Data Analysis Data Interpretation Data/ Information collection Networking Debating Persuasion 7

8 Appendix 1/ Programme Structure Level 6 Semester Activity ECN3012 Business Analysis ELC309 English for Academic Purposes Elective 1 1 Christmas vacation continued continued continued Exams, assessment and personal tutoring STO311 Business Project ELC313 Business English Elective 2 2 Easter Vacation continued continued continued Summer Vacation Exams, assessment and personal tutoring Electives: Semester 1 ECN3013A HRL300 HRL301 HRL304 HRL305 HRL306 MKT315 Semester 2 ACF312B HRL307 HRL308 HRL309 HRL310 MKT314 STO301 STO306 STO308 International Trade and International Finance Organisational Leadership Managing Change International and Comparative Human Resource Management Human Resource Management Leadership Practice Marketing Management Financial Management Employee Relations Women in Business Learning and Development in the Workplace Equality and Diversity in the Workplace Charity Fundraising Management Operations Management for Competitive Advantage Current Issues in Management Current Issues in Information Technology 8