Faculty of Business, Environment and Society. Course Specification. Undergraduate Business Course

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1 Faculty of Business, Environment and Society Course Specification Undergraduate Business Course BA (Hons) Business anagement Full-time UCAS Code:N221 (BESU070) BA (Hons) Business anagement Part-Time (BESU207) Academic Year Version: FINAL July 2015 July

2 Contents Introduction Part 1: Course Specification Page 1-10 Basic Course information 4 11 Educational Aims of the Programme 5 12 Intended Learning utcomes 5 13 Course Structure and Requirements 9 14 Support for Students and their Learning Criteria for Admission ethods for Evaluation and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning Regulation of Assessment Indicators of Quality and Standards Additional Information List of mandatory and core option modules Curriculum ap Capabilities (Skills) ap 22 Part 2: Supporting information Relationship to the National Qualifications Framework, Subject Benchmarks and 25 Professional/Statutory Body requirements. Teaching and Learning Strategy 26 Assessment Strategy 28 Course anagement 28 Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures 29 Compliance with the University s Academic Regulations and Current Legislation 29 July

3 Introduction The BA (Hons) Business anagement course is a general business and management honours degree, as categorised by the QAA as being broadly based and general in scope. The BA (Hons) Business anagement course is a well established course that is studied by full-time students over a three year period, with the option to extend to 4 years by completion of a work experience placement or study abroad. Historically it is the largest course in the Department of Strategy and Applied anagement within the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society. The course is designed to enable students to develop knowledge and skills over a broad range of management disciplines, where students can specialise at an advanced level in their final year of study in order to effectively fulfil a rewarding management career. Students are also given the opportunity to develop skills and experience, such as team working and presenting work to groups, in a non-threatening environment. The course also gives students the opportunity to gain qualifications that are accredited by the Chartered Institute of Purchasing and Supply (subject to reaccreditation each year), where membership of a professional body can help maximise career and postgraduate study aspirations. The general ethos of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course is engagement with advanced academic study of management disciplines, plus a strong emphasis on the practical and responsible application of management theory, which will enable graduates to confidently embark on graduate employment and/or postgraduate study in a multi-disciplinary global arena. July

4 Part 1: Course Specifications for Business anagement 1 Available Award(s) and odes of Study Title of Award ode of attendance UCAS Code FHEQ Level FHEQ Level BA (Hons) Business anagement SW: 4 years FT: 3 years N BA(Hons) Business anagement PT: 4-8 years 6 BA Business anagement 6 BA Business (Fallback) 6 Diploma of Higher Education 5 Certificate of Higher Education 4 2 Awarding Institution/Body 3 Collaboration N/A Coventry University 4 Teaching Institution and Location of delivery Coventry University 5 Internal Approval/Review Dates Date of approval/latest review: ay 2012 Date for next review: No later than ay Course Accredited by CIPS Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply 7 Accreditation Date and Duration 8 QAA Subject Benchmark Statement(s) and/or other external factors 9 Date of Course Specification 10 Course Director Reviewed every year. QAA General Business and anagement benchmark statement (2007) July 2015 Course Director Len Bird Assistant Course Director Leanne de aine Course Director (Part Time Course) Perihan Yavash July

5 11 Educational Aims of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course The educational aims of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course are: 1. To provide a higher education experience that prepares students for a management career and/or opportunities for postgraduate study; 2. To contribute to widening participation and access to business and management higher education; 3. To provide students with opportunities to achieve their full academic potential, with the ability to analyse and evaluate business and management issues in a considered and competent manner; 4. To enable students to develop autonomy in their learning and self-development competencies necessary for self-management and lifelong learning; 5. To exceed the QAA subject benchmark statements for typical standard honours degrees in General Business and anagement. 12 Intended Learning utcomes The course satisfies the QAA benchmark statements (2007) and Coventry University s Code of Practice for Academic and Professional Skills Development. Section 21 maps the intended learning outcomes as described in the next section to the programmes mandatory and option modules (as listed in section 20). Section 22 shows the capabilities that students will be taught, given the opportunity to practice and will be assessed in. The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used on the course to achieve these learning outcomes are identified in the next section. The intended learning outcomes of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course are to enable graduates to: 1. Have a wide knowledge and understanding of the broad range of areas of business and management, the detailed relationships between these and their application and importance in an integrated framework; 2. Consistently demonstrate a command of subject specific skills including the application of knowledge, as well as proficiency in intellectual skills; 3. Have a view of business and management which is influenced by a variety of learning sources including [but not limited to] guided learning, team work and independent study; 4. Be distinguished from the threshold category as defined by the QAA (2007) by their enhanced capacity to develop and apply their own perspectives to their studies, to deal with uncertainty and complexity, to explore alternative solutions, to demonstrate critical evaluation and to integrate theory and practice in a wide range of situations. July

6 12.1 Knowledge and Understanding n successful completion of the course a student should be able to demonstrate knowledge and understanding of: KU1 arkets - the development and operation of markets for resources, goods and services, including considerations of: customers, customer expectations, service and market orientation; KU2 Business policy and strategy - the development of appropriate policies and strategies within a changing environment to meet stakeholder interests; KU3 Finance - the sources, uses and management of finance. The use of accounting and other information systems for managerial applications; KU4 People - the management and development of people within organisations; KU5 perations - the management of resources and operations; KU6 Information systems - the development, management and exploitation of information systems and their impact upon organisations. Including the comprehension and use of relevant communication and information technologies for application in business and management. KU1 KU2 KU3 KU4 KU5 KU6 Teaching and Learning Lectures, seminars, tutorials, textbooks, module webs, journals. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, problem-centred learning, textbooks, module webs, journals, case studies. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, textbooks, module webs, journals. Lectures, seminars, tutorials, textbooks, module webs, journals, and blended learning. Lectures, seminars, textbooks, module webs, journals, case studies. Lectures, workshops, seminars, textbooks, module webs, case studies. Assessment Examinations, individual written coursework, project work. Examinations, individual coursework, time constrained tests. Examinations, individual written coursework, project work. Individual and group coursework, including integrated assessment. Examinations, individual written coursework, project work. Examinations, individual written coursework, case study examinations Cognitive (thinking) Skills n successful completion of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course a student should be able to: C1 Evidence numeracy and quantitative skills including data analysis, interpretation and extrapolation, including the use of models of business problems and the effective use of communication and information technology for business applications; CS2 Communicate effectively both orally and in writing using a range of media which are widely used in business; CS3 Evidence the cognitive skills of critical thinking, analysis and synthesis. This includes the capability to identify assumptions, evaluate statements in terms of evidence, to detect false logic or reasoning, to identify implicit values, to define terms adequately and to generalise appropriately; C4 Solve problems and demonstrate decision making skills using appropriate quantitative and qualitative skills including identifying, formulating and solving business problems. Display the ability to create, evaluate and assess a range of options together with the capacity to apply ideas and knowledge to a range of situations; July

7 C5 Demonstrate self-reflection and self-awareness, openness and sensitivity to diversity in terms of people, cultures, business and management issues. Also, exhibiting reflective, adaptive and collaborative learning; C6 Demonstrate effective self-management in terms of time, planning and behaviour, motivation, self-starting, individual initiative and enterprise, and the ability to conduct research into business and management issues, either individually or as part of a team for projects/dissertations/presentations. This requires familiarity with and an evaluative approach to a range of business data, sources of information and appropriate methodologies, and for such to inform the overall learning process; C7 Demonstrate effective performance, within a team environment, including leadership, team building, and project management skills; C8 Demonstrate the interpersonal skills of effective listening, negotiation, persuasion and presentation. The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are identified below. CS1 Teaching and Learning Case studies, seminars, problem-centred learning, practical exercises. Assessment Examinations, time constrained tests, individual written coursework, problem solving exercises. CS2 Seminars, tutorials, surgeries, problem-centred learning. Written projects, presentations, seminar papers, written reports, dissertation. CS3 Lecture, seminars, problem-centred learning, projects, workshops, electronic business resources and databases, ICT packages. Examinations, seminar papers, discussions and presentations. CS4 Lecture, seminars, individual supervision. Examinations, seminar papers, discussions and presentations, dissertation. CS5 Lectures, seminars, workshops. Projects, reflective commentary, personal development portfolios, dissertation. CS6 Lectures, seminars, workshops. Dissertation, case studies, examinations. CS7 Lecture, seminars, problem-centred learning, projects, workshops. Group projects, presentations, personal development portfolios. CS8 Lectures, seminars, workshops. Group assignments, presentations, practical exercises. Cognitive skills are generally incorporated within modules (see section 21) and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Self-directed learning forms an element of all modules and the necessity to work within tight deadlines is an essential requirement across the curriculum. The ability to communicate orally and in writing will be developed across the range of modules Practical Skills n successful completion of the course a student should be able to: PS1 Formulate and suggest solutions to business problems; PS2 Communicate orally and in writing as appropriate to a specific business setting; PS3 Use standard ICT business application packages; July

8 The principal teaching, learning and assessment methods normally used to enable outcomes to be achieved and demonstrated are identified below. odules offered through the Add+Vantage scheme will provide opportunities that complement the BA (Hons) Business anagement course for skills development and support for Personal Development Planning. Teaching and Learning Assessment PS1 Lecture, seminars, individual supervision. Examinations, seminar papers, discussions and presentations, dissertation. PS2 Case studies, seminars, problem-centred learning, practical exercises. Examinations, time constrained tests, individual written coursework, problem solving exercises. PS3 Seminars, tutorials, tutorials, problem-centred learning. Written projects, presentations, seminar papers, written reports, dissertation Transferable Skills n successful completion of the course a student should be able to: TS1 Act as an independent learner and carry this ability into his/her future career development; TS2 Demonstrate a range of skills that are transferable within a business context; TS3 Take responsibility for planning, preparing and writing a major written project. Transferable/key skills are generally incorporated within modules and related to relevant assessments as appropriate. Self-directed learning forms an element of all modules and the necessity to work within tight deadlines is an essential requirement across the curriculum. The ability to communicate orally and in writing will be developed across the range of modules. The wide range of assessment techniques will ensure that students are given every opportunity to demonstrate their skills in these areas. July

9 13 Course Structure and Requirements, Levels, odules, Credits and Awards odules within the programme, their status (whether mandatory or core options), the levels at which they are studied, their credit value and pre/co requisites are identified in section 20. odules within the programme may be classed as: andatory () These modules are compulsory. Core ptions () These modules are chosen from a prescribed list of modules Patterns and modes of attendance. The BA (Hons) Business anagement degree is available either on a 3 year full time basis or as a four year sandwich course with either a placement year or study abroad year between years 2 and 3. Students are enthusiastically encouraged to take the opportunity of either a placement year or study abroad year. The BA (Hons) Business anagement degree is also available for part-time study by attendance during the day and/or evening Four Year Sandwich ption To commence a sandwich year a student must have accumulated a minimum of 240 credits at levels one and two including passes in all mandatory/add+vantage scheme modules. The Placement Year The aim of the placement year is to enhance the employability prospects and career development of the students and it therefore contributes to the University s mission statement. The potential benefits of the placement year to the students are considerable and include: Experience in job-searching, self-presentation and being interviewed Work experience on a much more significant scale than vacation or part-time work Confidence in their capacity to contribute to the organisation that employs them Understanding of how their studies relate to practice Self-discipline and organisation Good relations with a prospective employer The opportunity for international work experience in a different culture Students preparing for a placement year, whether in the UK or internationally, are supported by the Faculty s Employment and Placement Unit (EPU), members of which will help in the preparation of CVs, preparation for interviews and employment and provide support throughout the placement. The Faculty has links to a number of suitable employers and can assist with finding placements. However, students are encouraged to seek alternative sources of employment themselves with guidance provided by the EPU. Students who undertake the placement year will take the 10 credit module 350SA which replaces 349SA Advancing Career Development. Students not undertaking a placement year must take 349SA Advancing Career Development. If students do not undertake the placement year they may select the level 3 Add+Vantage module A305EEI Summer Placement odule. To complete this module, students need to find and complete suitable work experience for a minimum period of 6 weeks. This can either take place over the summer vacation between stages 2 and 3 of the course or during their final year of study. The Study Abroad Year The University has a wide range of partners where students can undertake a study abroad year. This route gives students the opportunity to: July

10 Add an international dimension to their course Appreciate the language and culture of another country Experience the teaching and learning environment of an international institution Students who opt for the study abroad year must take the 40 credit Study Abroad Year module 236SA. Students who complete this module will develop: an international cultural aspect to their study and learning; the ability to communicate in, and appreciate, international working/study methods; and it will enhance their interpersonal skills and increase their employability. Students wishing to take the option of the Study Abroad Year will receive support and guidance from the International Experience and obility Unit Course Structure BESU070 Business anagement (full-time) Code Title Semester Credits Prerequisite Stage 1 115SA Integrated Business anagement 2 & 3* SA Professional & Academic Skills Development 1 & 2* SA Business & anagement Statistics 2 & 3* SA Internal anagement Principles 1 & 2* SA Legal Aspects of Responsible Leadership 2 & 3* ECN Economic Environment of Business 1 & 2* 20 Add+Vantage 1 or 2* SA 251SA 238SA Stage 2 anagement of E-Commerce Consultancy anagement Techniques Contemporary Supply Chain anagement SA 115SA 243SA Career Development ACC Accounting For Business KT Applied arketing 1 20 Add+Vantage 1 or 2 10 Stage 3 (Sandwich ode) 236SA Study Abroad Year ** SA Work Based Project SA 368SA 343SA Stage 3 (3 year ode) / Stage 4 - Sandwich ode Project anagement For Business Strategy in Action Business and anagement Dissertation SA SA 1 20 andatory () or ptional () for study abroad year for placement July

11 349SA Advancing Career Development SA for 3 year ode and Study Abroad Year 366SA Critical Issues in Globalisation SA anaging Business Responsibly SA Supply Chain anagement Strategy SA 346SA Exploring Entrepreneurship SA Purchasing & Procurement SA 354SA Global Logistics anagement SA 357SA Europe through a Global Lens 2 20 Add+Vantage 1 or 2 10 * available for students who start their course in January ** Students who undertake a Study Abroad Year complete module 236SA Study Abroad Year. This 40-credit level 2 module provides an international cultural aspect to study and learning and involves preparation for the year of study in an overseas institution (including the learning agreement defining academic expectations) and production of a reflective report. The module does not count towards the total number of credits required for the BA Business anagement or towards degree classification but passing the module is required for successful completion of the study abroad year. BESU207 Business anagement (part-time) Code 115SA 104SA 123BSS 107SA 111SA 102SA 117ECN Title Stage 1 Integrated Business anagement Professional & Academic Skills Development* r Development of Academic Skills Business & anagement Statistics Internal anagement Principles Legal Aspects of Responsible Leadership Economic Environment of Business Level 1 Add+Vantage 1 or 2* SA 251SA 238SA Stage 2 anagement of E-Commerce Consultancy anagement Techniques Contemporary Supply Chain anagement Semester Credits Prerequisite SA 115SA andatory () or ptional () 243SA Career Development* ACC Accounting For Business 1 20 July

12 208KT 209KT Applied arketing* r Applied arketing (on-line) Level 2 Add+vantage* 1 or HR Contemporary Issues in HR SA 368SA 351SA 349SA 366SA 348SA 364SA 346SA 347SA Stage 3 Project anagement for Business Strategy in Action Business Honours Project Advancing Career Development* Critical Issues in Globalisation anaging Business Responsibly Supply Chain anagement Strategy Exploring Entrepreneurship Purchasing & Procurement 354SA Global Logistics anagement * 357SA Europe Through a Global Lens * SA SA SA SA SA 2 20 Level 3 Add+Vantage 1 or 2 10 * not available for evening study Progression and Awards The conditions given below are specific regulations for an honours degree in BA (Hons) Business anagement. They are in addition to University Academic Regulations. For an Honours degree a student must have passed or been credited with 360 credits in total including all mandatory modules. Progression requirements Progression is in accordance with the University Academic Regulations referring to regulation 6.4.2a and (A student must pass a minimum of 90 credits to progress to the next stage) Cascade of Awards BA (Hons) Business anagement BA Business anagement BA Business (fall back degree) Diploma in Higher Education Certificate in Higher Education July

13 13.6 Conditions for Awards For an Honours degree in Business anagement a student must have passed all mandatory modules plus options to a total of 360 credits. Honours Classification is calculated according to University Academic Regulations (6.11.1). There are no specific modules which must be included in the calculation. The classification shall be based upon either of the following calculations, whichever is the higher: i. the average mark of the 100 credits worth of modules with the highest mark at level 3 or above; or ii. the average mark of the 220 credits worth of modules with the highest mark at level 2 and above. In deriving a mark for classification, marks shall carry a weight according to the credit rating of the module. The classification boundaries for First Class, Upper Second Class, Lower Second Class and Third Class shall be 70%, 60%, 50% and 40% respectively. For an Unclassified degree a student must have passed a minimum of 300 credits including all mandatory modules and at least 100 credits at level 1, 100 credits at level 2 and 80 credits at level 3. For a BA Business degree (fall back) a student must have passed a minimum of 300 credits with at least 100 credits at level 1, 100 credits at level 2 and 80 credits at level 3. BA Business is a fall back award created for students who pass the required number of credits to be awarded a degree, but who may have failed one or more mandatory modules. For a Diploma of Higher Education a student must have passed a minimum of 240 credits including 100 credits at level 1 and 100 credits at level 2. For a Certificate of Higher Education a student must have passed a minimum of 120 credits, with at least 100 credits at level 1. Condonement A student may be condoned in accordance with University Academic Regulations July

14 14 Support for Students and their Learning Students will be supported by the following mechanisms: An induction programme for all new students at the start of their studies. This will give an introduction to the following: o o o o o The University and the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society Their programme of study and timetable oodle and virtual learning applications Add+Vantage modules Key staff A course guide and individual module guides The allocation of an Academic Personal Tutor (APT) who may be consulted on academic matters, and who will advise and manage each student s programme of study. APTs will advise students on any aspect of their course, including individual reviews and progress assessment, in order to identify areas of strengths and weaknesses, providing appropriate assistance when necessary. (Part-time students will be provided with support and guidance from the Course Director for the part-time course). Access to a departmental Employment Personal Tutor who will offer support and guidance on seeking placements and employment post graduation. A course web on oodle, which will provide opportunities for discussions amongst student groups and course tutors. It will also be used for the posting of relevant support material or links to supporting websites (e.g. relating to personal development, careers and study skills). The University and Faculty Student Support Centres. International students, including students from EU countries, receive additional support from the International ffice, and special events are put on for their benefit. Those students, who are non-native English speakers, will be strongly encouraged to take up the relevant Add+Vantage English modules. Direct Entry students are also given additional support to help them settle into the course in a short a period of time as possible. This will include the opportunity to participate in tailored workshops at the start of their course (with follow up workshops as appropriate thereafter) to help them quickly develop their academic skills. Students wishing to take up the placement year will receive assistance from the Faculty Employability and Placement Unit, the Department Employability officer and careers advisors. Students wishing to take the study year abroad route will receive support and guidance from the International Experience and obility Unit. Additional advice and support is available relating to accommodation, welfare, assessment of needs and provision of support relating to disability, student funding, academic welfare, complaints, medical issues and personal safety. All support mechanisms are consistent with University policies on Equal pportunities. Reasonable adjustments can be made to the teaching, learning, assessment and support of the course to maximise accessibility to students with disabilities. This will be done on an individual basis in consultation with the University Disabilities Unit. July

15 Students will receive extensive support on how to work in groups and the social dynamics of teamwork. This training begins in induction when students are given the opportunity to work within groups within a nonthreatening environment. Group work skills are continued in the Semester 1 module 104sam (Professional & Academic Skills Development) and are then practiced and consolidated in seminars for almost all modules. 15 Entry Requirements and Selection Procedures Candidates must be able to satisfy the general admissions requirements of the University and the Department for Strategy and Applied anagement. This typically will include: - At least 5 GCSE passes at grade C and above or equivalent, including athematics and English Language - A minimum of UCAS Tariff points from at least three A2 levels or equivalent qualifications such as Access to Higher Education, BTEC National Diploma and CR National Diploma - If English is not an applicant s first language then IELTS 6.0 or equivalent are required The Recruitment and Admissions ffice and Faculty arketing and Recruitment office have detailed tables of equivalences for these and other qualifications. These offices consult with the course director about the suitability of an applicant with any other qualification. The entry requirements are reviewed annually by the course director, Admissions Tutor and Head of Department. For students entering with advanced standing, the AP(E)L procedure will be explained and applied. UCAS entry profiles may be found at Part-time students over the age of 21 are deemed to be mature students and are admitted to the course in accordance with the university regulation (2.7.1): The admission of any student to the University shall be based on the reasonable expectation that each student will be able to fulfil the intended learning outcomes of the programme of study concerned and achieve the standard required for the particular academic award(s) to which the programme of study leads. July

16 16 ethod for Evaluating and Enhancing the Quality and Standards of Teaching and Learning The Course is managed by the Strategy and Applied anagement Board of Study of the Faculty of Business, Environment and Society. The Programme Assessment Board (PAB) for Strategy and Applied anagement is responsible for considering the progress of all students and making awards in accordance with both the University and course-specific regulations. The assurance of the quality of modules is the responsibility of the Boards of Studies which contribute modules to the programme. External Examiners report annually on the programme and their views are considered as part of the annual quality monitoring process (AQ). Details of the AQ process can be found on the Academic Registry s web site. Students are represented on the Student Forum, Board of Studies and Faculty Board, all of which normally meet two or three times per year. Student views are also sought through module and course evaluation questionnaires. The Faculty of Business, Environment and Society also operates the following methods for evaluating and enhancing the quality and standards of teaching and learning: Staff are observed in accordance with the University Teaching bservation Scheme. The provision of in-house seminars and workshops on teaching and learning which all staff are invited to attend. 17 Regulation of Assessment University policy requires the internal moderation of all assessments. External Examiners are appointed for all named University awards. The role of the External Examiner at module level is to ensure that academic standards are in line with national norms for the subject. External Examiners undertake the moderation of examination papers and assessment tasks, and view representative samples of work for the modules for which they have responsibility. At course level, External Examiners help to ensure fairness in the consideration of student progression and awards. They have the right to comment on all aspects of the assessment system and participate as full members of the assessment boards. The Pass mark for all modules is 40%. This overall module mark may comprise more than one component (e.g. coursework and exam). The individual module descriptors give the precise pass criteria and the weighting of the component marks that contribute to the overall module mark. n Undergraduate programmes, the Honours classification boundaries for First Class, Upper Second Class, Lower Second Class and Third Class are 70%, 60%, 50% and 40% respectively. July

17 18 Indicators of Quality and Standards The following are key indicators of quality and standards: The National Student Survey of 3rd year undergraduates, conducted in 2013, indicated an overall satisfaction score for SA Business students of 94%. The department has excellent links with employers, for example Jaguar Land Rover, and has recently established a Business Advisory Group to help develop our links with employers. The report of QAA s Institutional Audit undertaken in November 2008 confirmed that Confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution s current and likely future management of the academic standards of its awards. Confidence can be placed in the soundness of the institution s current and likely future management of the quality of the learning opportunities. 19 Additional Information Key sources of information about the course and student support can be found in odule Guides produced for all modules odule Information Directory ( Study Support information is accessible from the home page of the Coventry University Student Portal. Please note: This specification provides a concise summary of the main features of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course, and the learning outcomes that a typical student might reasonably be expected to achieve and demonstrate if s/he takes full advantage of the learning opportunities that are provided. ore detailed information on the learning outcomes, content, and teaching, learning and assessment methods of each module can be found in the odule Information Directory (ID), student module guide(s) and the course handbook. The accuracy of the information contained in this document is reviewed by the University and may be verified by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education. July

18 20 andatory and ption odules Code Title Credits Prerequisite Full-time Part-Time 115SA Integrated Business anagement SA 123BSS Professional & Academic Skills Development r Developing of Academic Skills SA Business & anagement Statistics SA Internal anagement Principles SA Legal Aspects of Responsible Leadership ECN Economic Environment of Business 20 Add+Vantage (Level 1) SA anagement of E-Commerce SA Consultancy anagement Techniques SA 238SA Contemporary Supply Chain anagement SA 236SA Study Abroad Year 40 for Study Abroad Year 243SA Career Development ACC Accounting for Business KT 209KT Applied arketing r Applied arketing (online) HR Contemporary Issues in HR SA 350SA 368SA 343SA 351SA 349SA 366SA 348SA 364SA Add+Vantage (Level 2) 10 Project anagement For Business 20 Work Based Project 10 for 251SA placement N/A Strategy in Action SA Business and anagement Dissertation 20 Business Honours Project 20 Advancing Career Development SA for 3 year ode and Study Abroad Year Critical Issues in Globalisation 20 anaging Business Responsibly 20 Supply Chain anagement Strategy SA N/A July

19 346SA 347SA 354SA 357SA Exploring Entrepreneurship Purchasing & Procurement Global Logistics anagement Europe Through a Global Lens Add+Vantage (Level 3) SA SA 20 Key = andatory (i.e. must be studied and passed for the named award) = ption July

20 21 Curriculum ap Knowledge and Understanding Cognitive (Thinking) Skills Practical Skills Transferable Skills odule codes KU1 KU2 KU3 KU4 KU5 KU6 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 PS1 PS2 PS3 TS1 TS2 TS3 117ECN 115SA 111SA 107SA 102SA 104SA and 123BSS 243SA 251SA 238SA 289ACC 253SA 208KT and 209KT 236SA 368SA 343SA 349SA 350SA 345SA July

21 KU1 KU2 KU3 KU4 KU5 KU6 CS1 CS2 CS3 CS4 CS5 CS6 CS7 CS8 PS1 PS2 PS3 TS1 TS2 TS3 366SA 348SA 364SA 346SA 347SA 354SA 357SA 351SA July

22 22 Capabilities (Skills) ap odule codes Learning to Learn Working with others Problem Solving and Innovation Numeracy 117ECN TPA TPA TP IT and nline Learning Communication Career anagement 115SA TPA TPA TPA P 111SA PA TPA TPA TPA 107SA 102SA TPA P TPA Information anagement 104SA and 123BSS TP TP TP TPA TP TPA TPA 243SA PA TP PA TPA TPA TPA TPA 251SA TPA TPA P TPA 238SA TPA P TPA 289ACC TPA TPA 253SA 208KT and 209KT TPA 236SA TP TP TPA TPA TPA 368SA TPA P TPA 343SA TPA P TPA PA 349SA PA TP P PA PA TPA TPA TPA 350SA TP TP TPA TP TPA TP 345SA TP TP TPA TPA 366SA TPA TP 348SA TPA TP TPA TPA TPA PA Personal Development Planning July

23 364SA TPA TP 346SA TPA TP TP 347SA TP TP TPA TP 354SA TP TPA TP 357SA TPA 351SA TPA TPA TPA Key: T=Taught, P=Practiced, A=Assessed The Code of Practice for Academic and Professional Skills Development requires that each of the capabilities be demonstrated at least once during the programme. Capability utlines (from the Code of Practice for Academic and Skills Development) Learning to Learn Students should be ready to accept responsibility for their own independent learning. They should also be able to reflect on their learning and appraise their capabilities and achievements. Students should also be able to identify their individual needs for effective learning. Working with thers Students should be able to work effectively as part of a group, and respect the dignity, rights and needs of others. Problem Solving and Innovation Students should be able to use problem-solving skills in a variety of practical situations. They should be able to demonstrate creativity, flexibility, perception, decisiveness, confidence and an awareness of values. Numeracy Students should be able to interpret, analyse and present numerical data. IT and nline Learning Students should be able to use computer-based systems for learning, communicating, collaborating with peers and tutors, and working with data. Communication Students should be able to communicate effectively in appropriate forms in a wide variety of situations. Career anagement Students should appreciate the values, culture, structure and process of work organisations relevant to their area of study. Students should also appropriately match their experience and academic achievements to employer expectations. Information anagement Students should be able to carry out research relevant to their field of study by retrieving and using information drawn from a variety of resources. Personal Development Planning Students should be able to demonstrate self-awareness, set personal goals and record achievement. Capabilities developed through the Add+vantage Scheme Coventry University has developed the unique Add+Vantage scheme to help improve student employability prospects while studying at University. The scheme comprises of an extensive suite of Add+Vantage modules and are a mandatory component of the BA (Hons) Business anagement course. July

24 In all full-time UK based undergraduate courses (with the exception of those that lead to a licence to practice), students will undertake at least one 10 credit Add+vantage module in each of the three years of their course. Theses Add+Vantage modules will develop the following generic capabilities: Problem Solving Skills Action Planning and rganising Written and ral Communication Questioning and Listening Employability competencies and career management skills will be introduced in each Add+vantage module. The following personal qualities related to employability will be addressed in each of the Add+Vantage modules: Achievement orientation Initiative (Creativity) Self Confidence Decisiveness Reflectiveness Adaptability/Flexibility Influencing Career anagement Skills July

25 Part 2: Supporting Information for BUSINESS ANAGEENT 1 Relationship to the National Qualifications Framework, Subject Benchmarks and Professional/Statutory Body requirements The intended learning outcomes of Coventry Business School s BA (Hons) Business anagement degree have been specifically designed to ensure the QAA benchmarks statements for General Business and anagement 2007 of the Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland have been addressed. In the design process close attention has also been paid to the Framework for Higher Education Qualifications in England, Wales and Northern Ireland s Descriptors for a higher education qualification at Levels 4-6 (2008). The requirements of the benchmark statements and the level descriptor have been included in both programme learning outcomes and module learning outcomes and a mapping exercise has been undertaken to ensure the programme learning outcomes have been cumulatively met through the module learning outcomes. Principles for Responsible anagement Education This course also adheres to the Principles for Responsible anagement Education (PRE). The PRE framework has global recognition and has been adopted across all Coventry Business School courses. The inclusion of PRE within this Business anagement Course highlights to students the importance of organisational change in support of corporate social responsibility and sustainability. Furthermore, students should appreciate by being seen to embrace these principles they will also enhance their individual graduate employability credentials. Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply Accreditation The BA Business anagement degree is accredited by CIPS (Chartered Institute of Purchase and Supply). Students can apply for CIPS membership as long as they have taken and passed 5 modules as outlined below and have 3 years relevant work experience. Level 2 238SA: Contemporary Supply Chain anagement (CIPS) Level 3 364SA: Supply Chain anagement Strategy (CIPS) Level 3 347SA: Purchasing & Procurement (CIPS) Level 3-354SA: Global Logistics anagement (CIPS) Level 3 343SA / 351SA: A dissertation relevant to Purchasing and Supply. The CIPS accreditation can help to differentiate students in a positive manner for employment in purchasing, supply chain and logistical roles. Accreditation means that on completion of the programme students can apply for full CIPS membership and subject to fulfilling the 3 year work experience requirement can then use the designatory letters CIPS. Currently the programme is accredited by CIPS with renewal on an annual basis. Students who enrol on the programme while it has CIPS accreditation are eligible to apply, subject to the conditions above. July

26 2 Teaching and Learning Strategy The flexible design of this course means that after studying across a broad range of business areas at Stage 1 and 2 of the degree via a programme of mandatory modules, students are able to specialise in the final stage of their course. In particular, the course offers students the opportunity to select 3 core options modules from a prescribed list in the final year. A major aim of this course is to enable students to think like a manager in global business contexts. This includes the following key academic underpinning and transferable skills: Consider and critique secondary data with an academic approach, to abstract and simplify in order to identify and model the essence of a problem. Analyse and reason both deductively and inductively. Communicate results concisely to a wide audience, including those with no managerial experience. Work strategically to enable them to think critically about the limits of one s analysis in a broader range of contexts. To draw on both internal and external environmental elements or constraints in the decision making process. In order to achieve this, the teaching and learning strategy of this course is based on building the basic international principles of management at stage one, with a particular focus on the key fundamental global concepts. These concepts lead to a transformed way of understanding business and may open up a new and previously inaccessible method of thinking about real industry issues on a global stage. The strategy for teaching and learning on this course is grounded in supporting students to develop not only independence in their learning approaches but also transferable skills to enhance their future employment opportunities. Face to face teaching provides the main platform for student learning, however this is supplemented by virtual and online support (via the use of learning technologies such as oodle) to develop skills expected in industry. The course structure also encourages social interaction with peers. The design and delivery of the curriculum is informed by the University s teaching and learning strategy in the following ways: i) embers of the teaching team have moved away from a sole reliance on a content driven approach to one that uses a range of different teaching and learning techniques. Influenced by the work of Kolb, the strategy is to use a variety of teaching methods so that the students have an opportunity to participate in a learning activity that suits their style of learning. The range of teaching methods adopted include lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops, peer to peer teaching and learning, projects and group learning and assessment. Activities are also designed in order to create a more experiential / active learning environment with the aim of encouraging deep learning. ii) iii) The design and delivery of the course has been heavily influenced by applied research undertaken by academic staff. Networking takes place with both employers and academic supporting institutions such as the Higher Education Academy. A distinctive feature amongst the academic staff is this interest in pedagogical issues. Research grants have been awarded for a number of projects that have undertaken analysis on the impact of various teaching/learning activities. The department is proactive in applying new and innovative ways of enhancing the student experience both through social and academic support. The course team recognises that in order to enthuse, motivate and help students achieve July

27 their full potential it is important that their studies are supported by the very best teachers. The course team ensure that the teaching team have not only a clear focus on excellence in the area of academic delivery but also proven industry experience too. iv) Teaching methods have also been used to try and encourage a more co-operative learning environment. The course has been structured to support the students learning and social development. Co-operative learning is encouraged outside the classroom with the use of the oodle virtual learning environment, group work and problem centred learning. All of these methods aim to develop students into independent, self-motivated individuals. Greater interaction with students from other courses comes through the Coventry University Add+vantage scheme, the student organised societies and departmental social events. v) Expert contributions from outside the department are made by staff from the International Experience and obility Service, the University s Employability and Careers Department and the Faculty s Employability and Placements Unit. Expert contributions from outside the University are provided by staff from a wide variety of industries which also allows networking opportunities to develop. Personal Development Planning The course will offer the opportunity for students to engage in personal development planning (PDP), mainly through their academic and career skills modules but also within some of the CU Add+vantage modules which they will take at each level. In addition, the department has introduced a Personal Tutor system at all levels of study. Students will have access to both an Academic Personal Tutor and an Employment Personal Tutor to support them not only in their academic studies but also in terms of identifying potential placement opportunities and career paths. In addition, elements of PDP are embedded into the course in a number of ways: Personal skills audits to help students assess their skill levels and to assist them in making appropriate choices of Add+vantage modules. Action planning and reflection on key skills of communication, teamwork, IT and numeracy throughout the three levels of study. Students will be given plenty of opportunities to develop their creative skills via numerous activities and thereby generate their own portfolio of work to evidence to employers. Written skills in various formats e.g. reports, essays, projects will be required across the suite of modules providing developmental evidence. Development of presentation skills, teamwork and negotiation in a number of modules via formative and summative courseworks. Formative assessments within modules provides the opportunity for formative feedback on performance, so enabling a student to reflect upon their learning and performance and to improve. The mandatory skills modules include reflection of learning, performance and achievement. The skills/careers modules will be well supported by resources, advice and information from career professionals, in addition to outside speakers from public, private and the not for profit sectors. Students will be encouraged to take either a short or long work placement and to evidence their experiences therein. The final year Business and anagement dissertation will provide excellent evidence of in depth academic learning, conducted independently and demonstrating initiative. July

28 3 Assessment Strategy Assessments have been designed at a course level to provide opportunities for students to demonstrate achievement of all the intended learning outcomes. The intended learning outcomes have been informed by the relevant subject benchmark statements. In order to ensure transparency all assessment criteria are provided for each and every module via oodle. In order to ensure that each student s assessment workload is consistent for their stage of study, the course team have worked collectively on forms and times of assessment. An integrated approach to study and assessment has also been written into stages 1 and 2 of this course where students look at a business scenario from the perspective of a number of different business functions thus enabling students to develop a deeper level of understanding and application. It also reflects real business in allowing students to work collaboratively in finding solutions to business problems. Furthermore, early formative and summative assessments are implemented in some mandatory modules at stage one of the course in order to ensure early feedback and guidance for students who are in transition to Higher Education. Formative assessment and feedback is provided widely through a range of different learning environments including interactive lectures, seminars, workshops, tutorials and through oodle. 4 Course anagement The courses are managed by a Course Director, with overall responsibility for course design and delivery. Supporting the Course Director is an Assistant Course Director and three Year Tutors who are responsible for elements of the overall course at each stage. This structure is communicated to the students during induction week and is outlined in the Course Handbook which is made available via oodle. The key responsibilities of the Course Director and the course team have been determined at faculty level and are as follows. Course Directors and Course Teams To oversee the running of the course To produce course documentation, and update for changes To head the development for revalidation of the course To coordinate the development of the course To co-ordinate and manage the academic staff on the course To act as back stop for student advice/ appeals To represent the course on Faculty and University committees To become involved in/ lead course initiatives To advise on and oversee articulation agreements with partner institutions To liaise with tutors with cross faculty student support roles and the Student Support ffice To manage the continuous improvement of the course. Academic Personal Tutors (APT) Employment Personal Tutor (EPT) An Academic Personal Tutor will be allocated to each full-time student on entry to their Business anagement course who will remain as the student s personal tutor throughout their time as Coventry University Undergraduates. The role of the APT is to provide academic and social support to students. For part-time students, the Course Director for the part-time course will also perform the role of Academic Personal Tutor. July