Nottingham University Business School Undergraduate Programmes

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1 Nottingham University Business School Undergraduate Office Jubilee Campus Wollaton Road Nottingham NG8 1BB UK t: +44 (0) f: +44 (0) e: Nottingham University Business School Undergraduate Programmes 1

2 Nottingham University Business School Nottingham University Business School is one of an elite global group of EQUIS-accredited business schools and is among the UK s leading centres for management education. At Nottingham, we believe it is vital to equip you not only with business and management skills but also with enhanced creativity and effective problem solving abilities. The Business School is a focus of entrepreneurial activity that unites numerous external organisations in collaborative teaching, research, and thought leadership globally. Our faculty s strong links with a large number of key businesses means that you will benefit from their business experience as well as the innovative research at our centres and institutes, from promoting entrepreneurial start-up businesses to developing supply chain solutions with Rolls-Royce. Our goals are to provide you with an outstanding teaching and learning experience and prepare you for success in your chosen career. We look forward to welcoming you onto our undergraduate programmes soon. Contents Why Nottingham? 2 Global research 4 Our Degrees 6 BA (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management 7 BA (Hons) Industrial Economics 8 BA (Hons) Industrial Economics with Insurance 8 BA (Hons) Management Studies 10 BA (Hons) International Management 10 BA (Hons) Management Studies with French, German or Spanish 12 BA (Hons) Management with Asian Studies 14 BA (Hons) Management with Chinese Studies 15 Employability, skills and personal development 16 The Employer Programme 18 Supporting you 20 Home from home 23 How to apply 24 Students outside at Jubilee Campus. 1

3 Why Nottingham? Nottingham University Business School is one of an elite global group of EQUIS-accredited business schools (European Quality Improvement System). Uniquely, EQUIS accreditation applies to all our campuses in the UK, China, and Malaysia. Research Assessment Exercise With a world-leading reputation for research, the UK s Research Assessment Exercise (RAE) ranks us among the UK s top ten by research power. 70% of our research was rated as either internationally excellent or world-leading. The Times Good University Guide 2012 ranks us among the UK s top 20 business schools. Ranked 9th for Accounting and Finance and 11th for Business in the Independent s Complete University Guide 2012 and 12th for Business in the Times Good University Guide Nottingham University Business School is the UK leader in ethical and sustainable business education. We rank 1st in the UK and 45th globally in the Aspen Institute s biennial Beyond Grey Pinstripes Top 100 ranking of business schools that integrate ethical, social, and environmental issues into teaching and research. Nottingham is one of the most employer friendly universities in the world (Virgin Alternative Guide to British Universities). Nottingham is ranked among the top 20 most targeted universities in the world by leading employers in the THES world rankings. Outside International House, Jubilee Campus. 2 3

4 Global research Our faculty are among the leading researchers in their fields, so you can be sure that our teaching is underpinned by world-class research. The Business School boasts one of the largest groups of operations management experts in the UK and is an international leader in logistics and supply chain management research. We have established expertise in risk and insurance dating back to 1968 and our Centre for Risk and Insurance Studies (CRIS) is one of the world s leading university centres for teaching and research in risk and insurance. The School was one of the first 100 to sign the UN s Principles for Responsible Management Education (PRME) initiative to inspire and champion responsible management education, research, and thought leadership globally. Business Ethics is a core subject on all our degree programmes as we aim to develop responsible business leaders. Entrepreneurial approach Our Entrepreneurship division and the University of Nottingham Institute for Enterprise and Innovation (UNIEI) form one of Europe s leading centres for entrepreneurship research and practice. In 2008, UNIEI established an Ingenuity Centre a unique network of higher education, private, and public sector organisations to find solutions to actual business issues. The School was also the first to offer a mainstream module on entrepreneurship for all first year undergraduates, which aims to encourage you to develop your own concepts and problem solving skills with mentoring support from entrepreneurs and a range of business experts. Many students also come from overseas, so you will all experience a rich variety of international perspectives from your peers. *This does not apply to students studying BA (Hons) Management Studies with French, German, or Spanish who study abroad in year 3. Career development opportunities Nottingham graduates are highly regarded by recruiters and we facilitate national and international opportunities to help you develop your career. Our unique Employer Programme brings top graduate employers to the School to interact with you and to hold events that develop your professional and practical skills. Many offer summer work placements and prizes. The Financial Services Research Forum (FSRF), hosted by the School for more than a decade, is widely acknowledged as the UK s most inclusive body for advancing the understanding of financial behaviour and promoting the interests of consumers. Our undergraduates are UK champions in entrepreneurship and social enterprise. Our Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE) Nottingham team have been crowned UK champions for several years running, beating stiff competition from 30 top UK universities. Responsible leadership The Aspen Institute has commended the School on its truly extraordinary record of faculty research in business ethics and corporate social responsibility. The School s International Centre for Corporate Social Responsibility (ICCSR) is one of the foremost centres for research and teaching on sustainability and CSR in Europe and brings leading edge CSR education to our undergraduate students. Unique international opportunities The University of Nottingham is pioneering, with campuses in both China and Malaysia. It is also a founder member of Universitas 21, a worldwide partnership of universities that promotes global research links and offers international student exchange programmes. Choosing one of our courses will give you the opportunity to study abroad during the second year of your course*. Our BA (Hons) Management Studies with French, German, or Spanish includes a year abroad at a partner institution and/or an approved industrial placement during the third year. 4 5

5 Our degrees All courses in the Business School involve the study of organisations, their management, and the changing environment in which they operate. While the precise blend of subjects studied depends on the particular course, each degree prepares you for a career in business, management and finance, as well as developing your skills in qualitative and quantitative analysis, critical thinking, oral and written presentation, information technology and group working. All courses also include modules studying the role of entrepreneurship in organisations and the majority consider the impact of business ethics on strategy formulation and decision-making. The Business School offers a variety of single honours degrees. Although each of these courses has a particular focus, it is important to understand that all of our degrees are multidisciplinary and will share some common modules. Whichever degree you choose, you will also have the chance to select a number of optional modules alongside your core subjects, enabling you to tailor your degree to your particular interests. The range of subjects is extensive and includes modules in accounting and finance, business law, entrepreneurship, marketing, information systems, organisational theory, operations management, industrial economics, strategic management, human resource management, business ethics and travel and tourism. Options can also be selected from other schools in the University. At Nottingham, you will study under a modular system, taking 12 modules each academic year, spread over two semesters. There are exams in January and May. You will also be expected to complete coursework throughout the academic year, some of which is likely to be group work. The basic medium of instruction is the lecture, with a variety of support teaching including tutorials, computer labs, example classes, case studies, presentations, and online support. Accreditation For those of you reading our BA (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management and BA (Hons) Management Studies degrees you may be able to claim some exemptions from professional examinations with the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA), the ICAEW (Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Professional Stage), and CIMA (Chartered Institute of Management Accountants) Certificate in Business Accounting. BA (Hons) Finance, Accounting and Management This course provides you with a comprehensive undergraduate education in finance and accounting, coupled with a fully integrated understanding of the theory and practice of management in different organisations. In particular, the degree provides a strong interdisciplinary core of material in accounting and finance theory and practice, focusing on the modern firm and its financial environment. First Year Modules Business Law A Computers in Business Entrepreneurship and Business Financial Accounting Microeconomics for Business A Business Finance Business Law B Management Accounting and Decisions I Microeconomics for Business B1 People and Organisations Quantitative Methods 1b Second Year Modules Financial Management Macroeconomics for Business Management Accounting and Decisions II Management Strategy Quantitative Methods 2a Accounting Information Systems Computational Finance Database Design and Implementation Financial Reporting Introductory Econometrics Final Year Modules Advanced Financial Reporting Auditing, Governance and Scandals Financial Markets Management Accounting and Decisions III + 20 credits of approved optional modules Business Ethics Corporate Finance Financial Analysis Management Accounting and Decisions IV + 20 credits of approved optional modules 6 7

6 BA (Hons) Industrial Economics This is a rigorous and comprehensive course in the application of economic theory to the management of the modern business. It entails a wide-ranging economic analysis of the firm, its international structure, markets and competitors as well as external economic environment. The economic approach to business is complemented with a choice of management studies modules covering the latest thinking in a range of subjects such as strategy and marketing. BA (Hons) Industrial Economics with Insurance This course is based on our Industrial Economics degree with additional core modules in insurance and risk management. The degree involves the study of theoretical and applied microeconomics with specialist insurance content provided by the Business School s renowned Centre for Risk and Insurance Studies (CRIS). First Year Modules Computers in Business Entrepreneurship and Business Macroeconomics for Business Microeconomics for Business A + 20 credits of approved optional modules Economics of Business Decisions Microeconomics for Business B1 People and Organisations Quantitative Methods 1b + 20 credits of approved optional modules Second Year Modules Economics of Innovation Economics of Pricing and Decision Making Quantitative Methods 2A + 20 credits of approved business modules Economics of Organisation International Firms Introductory Econometrics + 20 credits of approved business modules Final Year Modules Corporate Restructuring and Governance Financial Economics Industrial Economics A: Structure, Competition and Performance + 20 credits of approved business modules Economics of Regulation Industrial Economics B: Games and Strategies Public Choice and Economic Policy Making + 20 credits of approved business modules Students by the lake on Jubilee Campus. 8 9

7 BA (Hons) Management Studies and BA (Hons) International Management± BA (Hons) Management Studies serves as an excellent foundation for a wide range of business and management careers. The course provides you with a broad, thorough, and fully-integrated education in the theory and practice of business management and sets out to provide you with an understanding of the way in which organisations might be made to operate more effectively. You can choose to transfer onto the BA (Hons) International Management if you successfully complete the first year and meet the transfer criteria±. You will follow the Management Studies pathway, but spend the second year abroad at one of our overseas campuses or an international partner institution where you take comparable modules. You then return to Nottingham for your final year. First Year Modules Business Economics A Computers in Business Entrepreneurship and Business Financial Accounting Studying Organisations +10 credits of approved optional modules Business Economics B1 Management Accounting and Decisions I New Venture Creation People and Organisations Quantitative Analysis for Business Second Year Modules International Management Year 2 is spent at our overseas campuses or an international partner institution Contemporary Economic Policy Designing and Managing Organisations Management Accounting and Decisions II Marketing Strategy + 20 credits of approved optional modules Economics of Business Decisions Managing the Marketing Mix Organising and Managing in Practice Technology and Organisation + 20 credits of approved optional modules ± Applying for BA (Hons) Management Studies will not automatically entitle you to transfer to BA (Hons) International Management; spaces are limited and qualifying criteria will apply. To be considered for a transfer and to attend one of our overseas campuses in China or Malaysia, you must pass all First Year modules by the relevant June Exam Board. To be considered for a transfer and to attend an international partner institution, you must pass all First Year modules and achieve an overall year average of 60% or over. Due to timescales, decisions to transfer will be based on semester 1 performance in the first year. Final Year Modules Human Resource Management I Strategic Management I + 30 credits of approved business modules Business Ethics Human Resource Management II Strategic Management II + 20 credits of approved business modules 10 11

8 First Year Modules Business Economics A Computers in Business Entrepreneurship and Business Studying Organisations Relevant Language I Module + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules Second Year Modules Contemporary Economic Policy Designing and Managing Organisations Marketing Strategy Relevant Language II + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules Third Year Spent overseas at a partner institution and/ or on an approved industrial placement Final Year Modules Human Resource Management I Strategic Management I Relevant Language III + 10 credits of approved business modules BA (Hons) Management Studies with French, German or Spanish These courses offer you the opportunity to develop your language skills to degree level while learning the fundamental principles and practices of business and management. In addition to management modules, you will take modules each year in the relevant written and spoken language and you will have the opportunity to study related subjects such as media, literature, politics, or culture. Business Economics B1 People and Organisations Quantitative Analysis for Business Relevant Language I (continues) + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules Economics of Business Decisions Managing the Marketing Mix Organising and Managing in Practice Relevant Language II (continues) + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules Business Ethics Human Resource Management II Strategic Management II Relevant Language III (continues) + 10 credits of approved written/spoken language modules Only after graduating did I realise the extent to which the Management Studies course had prepared me for the future, which is invaluable to graduates seeking highly competitive positions in leading organisations. Matthew Perkins Management Studies In addition to management modules, you will take modules each year in the relevant written and spoken language

9 Nottingham University Business School BA (Hons) Management with Asian Studies Management with Asian Studies and Management with Chinese Studies are based on the same set of core modules as BA (Hons) Management Studies, with the core accounting modules removed and four Asian/Chinese studies modules added per year of study. You can choose to study Mandarin or other Asian languages. You do not need any previous language experience and language study is not compulsory after year one. The wide range of modules offered and the opportunity to study a language will prepare you for a number of careers. Second Year Modules Taught at the University of Nottingham in Malaysia Contemporary Economic Policy Designing and Managing Organisations Marketing Strategy + 20 credits of approved Asian Studies or Asian language modules Economics of Business Decisions Managing the Marketing Mix BA (Hons) Management with Chinese Studies Chinese Studies First Year Modules Business Economics A Computers in Business East Asian Business in the 20th Century Entrepreneurship and Business Studying Organisations Inter-Faculty Mandarin 1a* Second Year Modules Taught at the University of Nottingham Ningbo China Contemporary Economic Policy Designing and Managing Organisations Marketing Strategy + 20 credits of approved Chinese Studies modules Economics of Business Decisions Managing the Marketing Mix Asian Studies First Year Modules Business Economics A Computers in Business East Asian Business in the 20th Century Entrepreneurship and Business Studying Organisations Inter-Faculty Mandarin 1a* Business Economics B1 East Asian Business in the Global Economy People and Organisations Quantitative Analysis for Business Inter-Faculty Mandarin 1b* * Students already fluent in Mandarin will need to take an alternative approved 10 credit Asian language/asian studies module Organising and Managing in Practice + 20 credits of approved Asian Studies modules Final Year Modules Human Resource Management I Strategic Management I + 20 credits of approved Asian Studies or Asian language modules + 10 credits of approved business modules Business Ethics Human Resource Management II Strategic Management II + 20 credits of approved Asian Studies or Asian language modules Business Economics B1 People and Organisations Quantitative Analysis for Business Inter-Faculty Mandarin 1b* Introduction to Business and Economy of China * Students already fluent in Mandarin will need to take an alternative approved 10 credit Chinese language or Chinese studies module. Organising and Managing in Practice + 20 credits of approved Chinese Studies modules Final Year Modules Human Resource Management I Strategic Management I + 10 credits of approved business modules + 20 credits of approved Chinese Studies or Chinese language modules Business Ethics Human Resource Management II Strategic Management II + 20 credits of approved Chinese Studies or Chinese language modules 14 15

10 Employability, skills and personal development Nottingham University Business School Professional development refers not only to your academic progression but also to the development of your employability skills. As the Skills and Development Manager, my main aim is to ensure that you settle into the School as quickly and easily as possible and to understand what is expected of you during your course. I am heavily involved in your induction sessions in the first week and I will meet with you all in the compulsory orientation sessions in the second week. To support your transition into working independently at university I run the Study Skills Programme. Each week this will focus on a different skill including effective reading and note taking, presentations and group work, coursework preparation and essay writing, referencing and how to avoid plagiarism, critical analysis, and exam preparation. In addition to these formal sessions, you are more than welcome to book individual consultations with me when the need arises throughout your time at university. In your first semester, the School runs an essay competition and the Deloitte Group Project competition to help you understand the standards you need to achieve to obtain a good degree. This competition also provides you with an opportunity to obtain feedback on your work before it counts toward any grades. The winners are also awarded with some very generous prizes! I try to ensure that anyone who has an issue with their studies or who just wants a chat and some reassurance has someone approachable they can call on. I am available to see small groups or individuals on an appointment basis or, if my door is open, you can just drop in when passing and always be assured of a warm welcome. Jackie Andrews Skills and Development Manager In your first semester, the School runs an essay competition and the Deloitte Group Project competition to help you understand the standards you need to achieve to obtain a good degree Students studying in the Learning Resource Centre, Jubilee Campus

11 The Employer Programme Nottingham University Business School actively seeks to professionally develop you through its Employer Programme, connecting you with top graduate employers. The programme encourages you to develop specific employment skills, helps you understand how best to prepare yourself for job interviews and other recruitment processes, and learn about opportunities with particular organisations. The Employer Programme also facilitates opportunities for motivated students to network with top employers throughout their degree. Many companies also sponsor prizes for the highest performance in different years of study or in particular subjects Current contributors to the Employer Programme include Accenture Alliance Boots BT Deloitte Ernst & Young KPMG L Oreal Next Nestlé PwC Rolls-Royce Participating organisations may change. Employer Programme Certificate Our Employer Programme Certificate is awarded to those of you who attend a significant number of Employer Programme sessions and have prepared a CV and personal evidence of skills statement that has been approved in a special meeting with your personal tutor. The purpose of the Employer Programme Certificate is to allow you to demonstrate to employers that you have been involved in a significant level of career planning and skills development workshops. The Employer Programme can also be used as one of the modules for the University s Nottingham Advantage Award. Internships and placements Our experience working with the partners in our Employer Programme is that you can best prepare yourself for your final career by obtaining an internship or other work experience during your summer and Easter breaks. The Business School strongly promotes internship opportunities and encourages you to apply. Over the past few years, those companies with whom our undergraduates have undertaken internships and other work experience have included Accenture, Allianz Dresdner Bank, Citibank, Deloitte, Ernst & Young, Goldman Sachs, HSBC, IBM, KPMG, Procter & Gamble, PricewaterhouseCoopers, Royal Bank of Scotland, Warner Brothers, and UBS. Through the Shell STEP programme, students have also obtained placements with small and medium-sized companies. Voluntary work, societies and external competitions The Business School actively encourages you to develop extracurricular activities as these are essential for enhancing your career prospects. Throughout your time at Nottingham there are many opportunities and a wide variety of societies or sporting groups in which you can participate. The Business School Community Engagement Programme links you with projects and companies associated with our Employer Programme, as well as local community groups. It provides you with the opportunity to put your business knowledge and skills into practice while helping the local community. The Community Engagement Certificate is also a module for the University s Nottingham Advantage Award. If you are interested in voluntary work, the Student Union also runs Student Community Action (SCA). It has links with over 100 organisations and you can volunteer on a regular basis or take part in one-off events. The School also works very closely with the Business Society (BizSoc) and Students in Free Enterprise (SIFE). The Business Society organises a number of events for students, previously the School has sponsored BizSoc trips to the theatre to see ENRON and to visit the Stock Exchange. The Nottingham SIFE team has won the National SIFE award each year between 2005 and 2008 inclusive. They were placed second in 2009, won several individual awards in 2010, and have represented the UK at the World Cup finals in Toronto, New York, Paris, and Singapore. Other students have also done exceptionally well, taking part in competitions such as the L Oreal Brandstorm, the IBM Business Challenge and npower Future Leaders Challenge

12 Supporting you We recognise that most of you will require some level of personal and academic support beyond formal methods of teaching. When you arrive at University, you will be allocated a personal tutor who will be able to advise you on personal and academic matters throughout your studies. You will also receive dedicated support from our Student Support Officer and Skills and Development Manager who can provide specialist help when the need arises. While we always encourage you to discuss any difficulties you are facing with your academic personal tutor, we believe that our specialist staff offer more appropriate and professional levels of support. The Business School s Student Support Officer, Teresa Bee, is available to advise and counsel you on any areas of concern relating to your studies or otherwise. In liaison with other staff and agencies, as appropriate, Teresa helps those of you that are experiencing personal or health problems during your degree; or those of you who have a disability. Any matters that are discussed are treated in the strictest confidence unless you prefer otherwise. It is possible that at some point in your life at university you will suffer from a medical or personal problem that will affect your work. As the School s Student Support Officer, my aim is to be welcoming and approachable and to offer you the opportunity to talk in confidence about problems that may concern you. Typical issues raised usually include family concerns, bereavement, worries about drugs and alcohol, eating difficulties, depression, relationship problems, and difficulties adjusting to a new way of life. As one of the School s Disability Liaison Officers, I also offer advice and guidance to those of you with a disability or a long-term medical condition. I am available to listen and offer confidential help and advice, no matter what the problem. Teresa Bee Student Support Officer I am responsible for managing all areas of activity associated with the undergraduate programmes within the School. Along with my dedicated team of administrative staff, I am here to support and advise you during your time with us, letting you know about relevant processes and procedures to help make your life easier. I have an open door policy, so if you have questions or queries you are more than welcome to call in when passing. Issues typically raised relate to degree, programme and progression regulations; module registration; course transfers; coursework submission, exam related queries and study pathways. To help support you further, I am keen to develop our community by using good communication, social networking sites and other media; therefore any suggestions or improvements you may have are always welcome. Andrea O Mahony Undergraduate Programmes Manager I thoroughly enjoyed the numerous employer programmes the School offered in collaboration with global firms. I now work with PricewaterhouseCoopers. Binny Arora Finance, Accounting and Management 20 21

13 Home from home Both Jubilee Campus and University Park Campus are close to the centre of the City of Nottingham, which is one of the UK s most cosmopolitan and prosperous cities. Nottingham is one of the UK s fastest growing cities and the commercial, cultural and regional capital of the East Midlands. It is home to several major UK employers including Alliance Boots, Experian, Capital One, E.ON, and the Inland Revenue. Many large blue-chip companies have offices in and around the city. Nottingham s central location and excellent transport links allows easy access to all major British and European destinations, including London, which is less than two hours away. East Midlands Airport is only 30 minutes from the city centre and the Eurostar connection at St Pancras, London, allows you to travel from Nottingham to Paris or Brussels in just over 4 hours. Accommodation Our facilities are designed to make you feel at home and will enhance your learning experience. Choosing where you ll live is an important consideration when you re going to university. The University of Nottingham offers a guarantee of University-arranged accommodation for one year as long as you make Nottingham your firm choice and apply for accommodation by the deadline of 1 August. There is a wide variety of accommodation available including fully catered and self-catered halls of residence. More information is available by visiting The bustling city centre is renowned for its nightlife, with more than 300 bars and pubs, a variety of restaurants, clubs, theatres, concert halls, and cinemas. Shopping in Nottingham is excellent and the city boasts more sports facilities per head than anywhere else in Europe. As a break from the pace of city life, visit the region s surrounding areas, such as the Peak District National Park, which offer beautiful rural scenery. The Cornerhouse leisure complex in the city centre

14 How to apply You can typically expect to receive an offer from the Business School if you achieve: A-levels: AAB at A-level (excluding General Studies) A pass in the fourth AS subject (excluding General Studies) Grade B at GCSE in Mathematics (unless the AS level or one of the A-levels is Mathematics) For Management with language degrees, we also require grade B at A-level in the relevant language. We treat all A-levels (apart from General Studies) equally. However, the grade achieved in the fourth AS subject may be significant when an applicant has narrowly failed to achieve the specified grades at A-level. International Baccalaureate (IB): 34 points including 18 at HL* With 5 at HL or SL** Maths For Management with language degrees, HL is required in the relevant language. * HL (Higher Level) ** SL (Standard Level) BTEC Extended Diploma 2 Distinctions plus 1 Merit An interview may also be required for first-year entry Access/Foundation courses We consider applicants from Access/Foundation courses on a case-by-case basis. English Language Requirements If English is not your first language, we normally require evidence of your competence in English, for example: IELTS score of 7.0 (with no less than 6.0 in any element). See TOEFL computer based score of 250 (5 in the essay element). TOEFL internet based score of 100 (minimum 21 in any element) Grade B GCSE English We welcome applications from mature candidates and consider academic and professional backgrounds on an individual basis. Scholarships The Business School offers three scholarships for international students. You are invited to apply once your studies have commenced. The scholarships, which are worth 1000 per year against tuition fees, are offered on an annual basis and will be awarded based on academic excellence. The judges will award the first year scholarships giving due consideration to the full range of academic qualifications you hold. Scottish Certificate: AAB Advanced Highers Plus Pass One Higher subject Irish Leaving Certificate: AAAAB at higher, including Maths We also consider other qualifications. For further information please contact the Admissions Administrator Tel: +44 (0) bsug@nottingham.ac.uk This publication is available in alternative formats. t: +44 (0) Paper made from FSC-accredited, 100 per cent recycled material. Design and photography: Students in Business School North