BSc (Hons) Business Management (validated by Liverpool John Moores University)
The LJMU BSc Hons Business Management is designed to equip students with the necessary skills to enter into the general business environment on completion of the programme of study. This programme is delivered on a full-time basis over a period of 3 years.
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Level 4
- Operations & Technology Management
- Academic Skills & Digital Literacy
- Marketing
- Economics
- Accounting & Finance
- Global Business Management
Level 5
- Digital Business Management
- Managing People & Organisations
- Managing Processes
- Managing Finance
- Managing Data & Information
- Employability Skills
Level 6
- Project Management
- Sustainable Management & ESG
- Leadership & Change Management
- Strategic Management
- Dissertation
In the final year of the degree students will be required to complete a dissertation or an extended project report on a Business area of their choice.
Please note, course fees are payable in each year of the Programme and are payable to SERC.
The LJMU programme specification can be found here: LJMU Programme Specification
GCSE and University General Entrance requirement statement
- Three GCSE to include GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
GCSE Maths
- GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy
UCAS
A minimum of 112 UCAS points including:
- Two A Levels at A2 OR
- Level 3 Extended National Diploma
NB Please note applicants are not required to apply through UCAS
Access Diploma
- Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%-65%+ with one science module at 60%+
International Requirements
- Co Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- IELTS 6.0; (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
- PTE 51
- Or equivalent (Examples of equivalent qualifications would be a GCSE in English, Level 3 Programmes, Essential Skills in Literacy – Level 2, ESOL Level 2 or another qualifications gained at an Institution within the UK).
Admissions
- Successful completion of the admissions process
APEL
- Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section
Applicants must satisfy the University's general entry requirements and specific requirements.
Students are assessed using a range of different methods. These include examinations, coursework, Project Based Learning, presentations, practical, posters, leaflets, role-play, and case studies. This is dependent on the requirements of each unit of study. Oral, written and online feedback will be provided during your course to help improve and monitor performance.
On successful completion of this programme you will enhance your professional development and as a Business Studies graduate you will be able to offer a current or potential employer a range of business skills that will be beneficial to their organisation.
Possible further study may include postgraduate qualifications such as Masters Degrees, and professional qualifications from bodies such as Chartered Institute of Marketing, Institute of Personnel Development, Accounting Technicians Ireland, Chartered Institute of Procurement and Supply, Association of Project Management.
Please note that students who successfully complete the programme will be informed by the SERC examinations Department when their LJMU certificate is available for collection. Successful students will be invited to attend the annual SERC graduation ceremony, usually held in September each year.
You will learn transferrable skills such as communication, organisational skills, problem solving, leadership and critical thinking which will help you to apply to relevant jobs within the business environment. The programme is designed to facilitate your development of a range of graduate qualities that are highly valued in the workplace. These include:
- Having an ability to operate with a body of knowledge
- Being an effective problem solver
- Working autonomously and collaboratively
- Demonstrating commitment to ethical action and social responsibility
- Communicating effectively
Students may also have the opportunity to participate in an International Study Tour, which will be self-funded by the student or fully funded through the Turing scheme. The cost of this study tour will vary from year to year depending upon location however, it is approximately in the region of £300-£400. Students may also be required to participate in industrial visits; the costs of these visits throughout the year are estimated at a cost to the student of approx. £100 in total.
Course and Provider regulated by Liverpool John Moore University.
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Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.
Courses are continually reviewed to take advantage of new teaching approaches and developments in research, industry and the professions. Please be aware that modules may change for your year of entry. The exact modules available and their order may vary depending on course updates, staff availability, timetabling and student demand. Please contact the course team for the most up to date module list.
In addition to the above Terms & Conditions students must also adhere to the following:Subject to validation approval
Students are required to:
Comply with College Policies and procedures
Submit all coursework and assessments by specified dates, coursework submitted without consent after the deadline shall not normally be accepted
Pass all modules in each year of study in order to proceed to the next year of the programme. *The minimum overall pass mark of 40% is required to be achieved in all modules.
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