University Centre St Helens - Undergraduate Prospectus 2018

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CAREERS AND PROGRESSION

WHAT WILL I STUDY?

business and culture, and make specific plans for employment.

YEAR 1

Successful completion of this course will provide you with the knowledge and practical skills to demonstrate to employers your potential as a clear thinking, analytical individual with a good grasp of current business challenges and opportunities. You can use the HND Business as a stepping stone to progress and top-up your qualification to a full BA (Hons) Business Administration and Management at University Centre St Helens.

Core units include:

During the first year you will develop core study skills, boosting your employability. You will study the general global business environment and be introduced to the fundamentals of business. Other modules examine the world of work, how the business environment, including economics, influences business, the essentials of marketing and an introduction to people and organisations. At this level, you are expected to be able to describe and structure business problems. The knowledge and skills developed will prepare you for broader and deeper study of key management functions in the second year. • Business and the Business Environment • Marketing Essentials • Human Resource Management • Management Accounting • Managing a Successful Business Project Core units include:

• Research Project • Organisational Behaviour • Financial Reporting • Advanced Management Accounting • Financial Management

HOWWILL I STUDY?

HND BUSINESS

Learning will be through analysing real-world case

studies, classroom discussions, role-plays, lectures, seminars tutorials and workshops.

HOWWILL I BE ASSESSED?

£500 Study Enhancement Gift see page 127

Throughout the course there is a combination of assessments including reports, presentations, projects and examinations.

WHAT THE LECTURERS SAY...

WHO WILL BE TEACHING ME?

“This course introduces students to key concepts and elements within business and provides

Staff who teach on this course are passionate about student learning and development. They are a highly qualified and experienced team with a wide range of interests reflecting all areas of business. Staff also have experience of working in industry.

you with limitless opportunities and

practical preparation for management within one of the world’s fastest growing industries.”

YEAR 2

In the second year you will develop analytical skills and suggest recommendations to business issues. You will further your knowledge of financial management, operations and project management and international

John Thumpassery Programme Leader

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