Modules

Year 1 Block 1: Foundations of Business Management Block 2: Introduction to Marketing Block 3: Accounting & Budget Management Block 4: Human Resource & People Management Year 2 Block 1: Finance and Reporting for Management Decisions Block 2: Contemporary Issues in Sustainable Business Block 3: Business Research and Analysis Block 4: Choose one from the list below:

• Ethical and Responsible Leadership

• Global Operations and Supply Chain Management

• Work-Based Management Project

• Digital Transformation and Innovation in Business

• Business Analytics and Managing Data

• Critical Issues in Global Business

• Managing Business Projects

• Change, Innovation and Knowledge Management

• Crisis and Risk Management

Assessment method

Teaching and assessment You will be taught through a combination of lectures, tutorials, seminars, group work and self-directed study. Assessment and how assessments are weighted is varied across modules. Assessment may include, but is not limited to, portfolios of learning, essays, reports, presentations, or exams. Our assessment practices reflect the best practices in teaching methods deployed by academic member of staff each year. Indicative assessment weighting and assessment type per module are shown as part of the module information. Again, these are based on the current academic session Teaching contact hours This is a full-time course. Each module is worth 30 credits. It is expected that student will spend a total of 300 hours of study for each module. You should be prepared to devote approximately 10 contact hours a week to your studies and additional independent hours of study in order to succeed. Teaching is through a mix of lectures, tutorials, seminars and lab sessions and the breakdown of these activity types is shown in each module description. Other: In addition, each module provides a two-hour surgery each week for individual consultation with the lecturer. You will also have timetabled meetings with your personal tutor and careers and/or subject meetings scheduled throughout the year. Self-directed study In order to prepare for, and assimilate, the work in lectures and seminars you will be expected to use our on-line resources, participate in flipped or virtual classroom discussions on our virtual learning environment (VLE) and engage in personal study and revision for approximately 25 hours per week. Block teaching You deserve a positive teaching and learning experience, where you feel part of a supportive and nurturing community. That’s why most students will enjoy an innovative approach to learning using block teaching, where you will study one module at a time. You’ll benefit from regular assessments - rather than lots of exams at the end of the year - and a simple timetable that allows you to engage with your subject and enjoy other aspects of university life such as sports, societies, meeting friends and discovering your new city. By studying with the same peers and tutor for each block, you’ll build friendships and a sense of belonging.