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Course summary
Become a skilled, confident and ethical business and marketing professional. Discover what it takes to build products, services, campaigns, brands and valuable connections as you develop as a skilled, confident and ethical business and marketing professional. Join this online degree in Business & Marketing, and work with expert tutors, developing a future-focused toolkit for a head start in the world of business. You’ll learn about digital marketing, market research, data analysis, brand development, leadership and strategic operations – all underpinned by a focus on civic responsibility and corporate sustainability. You will: Hone your project management abilities on website design, event promotion activities and social action plans Consider ethical issues such as sustainable practice and individual wellbeing Collaborate across disciplines and respond to client briefs, through team-working experiences that mirror production environments Gain leadership skills and build a network of contacts, ready to launch your career Business & Marketing BSc(Hons) (Online) is accredited by the leading professional marketing body for marketers, The Chartered Institute of Marketing (CIM). This means students who successfully complete the full undergraduate degree are part-accredited for qualifications CIM offers professional marketing practitioners.
Modules
Over the course of this degree, you will learn how to build real brand value in an ever-evolving consumer marketplace. You’ll gain a strategic understanding of professional and commercial contexts, business operations, marketing techniques and ethical approaches within industry. You’ll learn to carry out effective research and how to interpret data, enabling you to make informed business and marketing decisions. You’ll also develop your critical reflection, problem-solving, team-working and leadership skills. Stage One Learn the foundations of marketing and develop key business skills. In stage one, you'll consider wellbeing and sustainability and develop a set of skills and attributes relevant to professional practice. You'll also work on a website project as part of a team. Modules Wellbeing & Professional Development Introduction to Market Research & Marketing Sustainable Practice Web Design Project Stage Two At stage two, you'll dig into data analysis, explore audience behaviour and consider brand-building principles. You'll focus on B2B marketing, while delivering a collaboration project with students from other Falmouth courses and a separate digital marketing project. Modules Datalab, Decision Making & Consumer Behaviour Intelligent Brand Building B2B & Marketing in Digital Environments Collaboration Stage Three You’ll gain knowledge of leadership and develop your entrepreneurial skillset. You’ll research, devise and deliver a final digital marketing project as the culmination of your learning. Modules The Arts of Strategy & Ethical Leadership Future Skills Social Action Business Plan Final Project The modules above are those being studied by our students, or proposed new ones. Programme structures and modules can change as part of our curriculum enhancement and review processes. If a certain module is important to you, please discuss it with the Course Leader
Assessment method
The Business & Marketing BSc online degree employs a variety of assessment strategies over the course of the year. These can include Individual and group industry reports, presentations and pitches, critical evaluations, case studies, marketing strategies, portfolios, responses to briefs, project outcomes and reflective essays. Your summative (final) assessments occur at the end of each module, usually at the end of the study block. You may also have interim formative assessments part way through a module as well. These assessments help ensure that you remain on track with your work. You'll receive written and/or verbal feedback on all your assignments throughout the year. At the end of the module, you'll receive detailed feedback in written form. You'll be able to check in with your online tutor to discuss your progress and ask any questions you have about your course.
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
If English is not your first language, you will need to demonstrate English language skills that are sufficiently developed for successful completion of your studies. We accept a range of recognised English language qualifications that are equivalent to the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) Academic minimum score of 6.0 overall, with a minimum of 5.5 in Reading, Writing, Speaking and Listening. Through the award of international scholarships, we aim to support academic enrichment by encouraging diversity and excellence at Falmouth. For details of our international scholarships, and how to apply for them, please visit our website at www.falmouth.ac.uk.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
AS
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Extended Project
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Leaving Certificate - Ordinary Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - Principal
T Level - P - M
If you are able to demonstrate relevant, current, equivalent experience instead of formal qualifications, we encourage you to apply. Please contact our Applicant Services team before applying, for advice regarding your individual experience and eligibility. If you are an international applicant and require a Student visa to study in the UK, you must have a recognised English language test approved and vouched for by the University at the appropriate level. Our Applicant Services team can help you with any general questions you may have about study visas or suitable language tests. For more specific advice, we recommend you also consult UKCISA http://www.ukcisa.org.uk/
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
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Additional fee information
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Provider information
Falmouth University
Woodlane
Falmouth
TR11 4RH