Aim

“This programme is for you if you have achieved the equivalent of two years’ study in higher education and want to ‘top up’ your existing qualification to an international business management honours degree.

It is a two semester programme consisting of eight modules. In the second semester you can develop your individual interests by choosing part of your programme from a range of options. Assessment is through a mixture of coursework and examinations, designed to help build critical career skills and allow you to adjust to British learning styles. An additional intensive personal development package is provided to ensure that you excel in your modules and are fully prepared to enter the job market or further study.”

Programme Leader, John Howell

Programme Outline

All students are expected to study five compulsory modules in the first semester. This is followed by two compulsory modules and two elective modules in the second semester.

Semester One:

• International Business Economics
• International Business Management
• International Human Resources
• International Marketing
• Academic Skills and Professional Development*

* This module is not credit-bearing but is compulsory

Semester Two:

• International Financial Management
• Strategic Management

Plus two of the following elective modules:

• Company Law
• Destination Marketing
• Financial Accounting 3
• HRM and Quality
• Management Accounting 3
• Managing Human Resources 2
• Marketing Communications
• Marketing Management
• Quantitative Applications
• Small Business Management

Note
Your choice of elective modules will be made in consultation with the Programme Leader, taking into account your existing knowledge.

Awarding Institution/University

University of Wales

This degree is validated and awarded by the University of Wales, UK. For further details regarding the University and its validation services, please log on to http://www.wales.ac.uk/validation or email validation@wales.ac.uk

Assessment

Assessment is through a combination of coursework and examinations.

Progression

Students may progress onto the MBA at Holborn College

Start Date(s)

February, June and September.

Entry Requirements

*Other qualifications and experience may be considered on a case by case basis.  Please see the prospectus for details.  All applications subject to approval by the Associate Dean of Law or Business. 

Please note: Course/module details are subject to change