University College Plymouth St Mark & St John

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BA (Hons) Management and Applied Business Communication

Introduction

This progression route has been designed to cater for the demand by students who have completed three years of higher education study through advanced and higher diploma programmes and HND’s in their home country and wish to add value to their qualifications by completing their final year   studies in the UK and converting their existing qualifications into an Honours level degree. A valuable aspect of the programme is the opportunity for students to engage in a work based independent study project that will combine work related experience in a UK business with an assessed research project.

Course Code / Duration

UCAS Code

NQ23 at institution P63

Duration

One year full time. January and September entries.

Entry Requirements

Foundation Degree or HND in the area of Business and Management or an alternative programme of study in equivalent level and content to the first two years of Bachelor degree i.e. levels 4 and 5.
International applicants require a level of proficiency in English language equivalent to level 6.0 in IELTS. Applicants with lower IELTS level can complete Academic English Preparation Course.

Module Information

The main focus is on the acquisition of management concepts and tools, subject disciplines      underpinning management studies and knowledge of the business environment in cross-cultural  contexts. A study project will provide students with the opportunity to engage in a live case study and in problem solving skills. At the same time you will be developing more sophisticated skills in the use of English for professional purposes.

  • Language and Power in the Workplace
  • Managing and Researching Organisations in Cross-cultural contexts
  • Management and Leadership
  • Effective Communication in International Management
  • Management in the Workplace
  • Strategic Management
  • Independent Study Module

 

Fees and Funding

Course Tutors

Tracey Gilpin - tgilpin@ucpmarjon.ac.uk

Career Opportunities

This programme would help you to find a career in the following areas:
■ Human Resources Management ■ Front of House Management
■ Import and Export ■ Managing an International Workforce 
■ Recruitment ■ Marketing and Sales ■ Change Management
■ Small Businesses and Entrepreneurialism ■ Retail Management
■ Service industries ■ Hospitality industries
■ Management of teams/leadership roles



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