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BA (Hons) International Business & Management (online)
Dr Dawn Birch
Programme Leader
• BU overview • Why this course? • Course structure • Entry requirements • Online study and support • Course delivery • Questions
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93.3% of graduates employed/in further study within six months of graduating*
“BU has over 18,000 students including 2,000 international students from 100 different countries”
Dedicated international support
*Destination of Higher Education Leavers Survey 2013/14
First to be commended for student learning opportunities.
A top university
of our research was rated as internationally recognised REF 2014
Major rises in University league rankings in 2015 • Entered into the top 500 universities in
the world for the first time ever – 1 of only 4 post-1992 UK institutions to be in the Times Higher Education World University Rankings
• BU has also risen in all three major UK university league tables this year, including a rise of 11 places in the Complete University Guide to 54th nationally.
Our course aims at providing: • Part-time, online, broad-based business and
management skills • A focus on the study of organisations, their
management and the changing external environment in which they operate
• Global perspectives and most subject content
is studied in an international context
• Develop your management, communication, numerical and information technology skills
• University qualifications to students from a diverse range of learning backgrounds, enabling students to develop personally and professionally.
Course aims
Course structure • 4.5 years part-time and online
• Two units per semester - 15 weeks (13
teaching weeks)
• Honours degree consists of 360 credits - 120 credits (6 units) per level)
• Must pass the assessment in all units in a level (gain 120 credits) to proceed to the next level.
BA (Hons) International Business and Management
Core units • Developing Management Competencies • Economics for Business Studies • Accounting and Quantitative Analysis • Introduction to Organisational Behaviour and
Ethics • Marketing • Principles of Business Law
Certificate of Higher Education (Cert HE) in International Business Management.
Course structure: Level 4
Four core units:
• Understanding Organizations and Human Resource Management • Project Management • Financial and Business Analysis • Operations Management Two optional units from a choice of:
• Consumer behavior and market research • Digital interactive marketing • Global sustainability and cross cultural challenges • Research in business and management Diploma of Higher Education (Dip HE) in International Business
Management
Course structure: Level 5
Four core units: • Strategic management • International management • International marketing management • Organisational leadership Two optional units from a choice of: • Advanced project management • Strategic marketing management • Managing innovation • Entrepreneurship and business ventures • Operations strategy • Strategic human resource management Bachelor of Arts Degree with Honours
(BA Hons) in International Business Management
Course structure: Level 6
Entry requirements
Qualifications
Level 4 - One A-level or equivalent in capability and experience.
Level 5 - Subject-related HNC or equivalent you may be eligible to enter at Level 5
Level 6 - FdA or subject-related HND/HNC or equivalent you may be eligible to enter at Level 6
English Language
If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS 6.0 (Academic) or above.
• Flexibility and convenience
• Personalised and peer support • You can learn wherever you are as
long as you have an internet connection
• Ideal for students who are working or raising a family
• Does not require attendance* *International students need to be aware this course does
NOT meet the criteria for a Tier 4 general student visa.
Course fees - £2,250 per level
Why study online?
Online learning can be challenging
• create a weekly plan and set aside time for study
Time Management
• a quiet study space away from major distractions Study Space
• develop networks with fellow students Networking
• set goals and reward yourself when you meet your targets Goals
• Award winning library and e-resources and study skills support
• Careers and employability
• Students’ Union (SUBU) – www.subu.org.uk
• Additional Learning Support (ALS)
• Academic study skills module
• Dedicated learning technologist
• Facebook and LinkedIn groups
• Dedicated academic and admin team
Student support
Our graduates 2015
Contact us Sally Hobson Programme Administrator [email protected] AskBU Tel: 01202 961 916 Visit: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/askBU E-Mail: [email protected]
Find out more information: Meet BU in your country:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/international Local contacts in your country:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/representatives
Online Seminars and Chats: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/online-events
Open Days: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/opendays Fees and funding:
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding
Course information: www.bournemouth.ac.uk/courses
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