Business

This innovative programme is aimed at those who are looking to explore the functions of business (finance, human resources, leadership, marketing and management) and gain a broader understanding of how key institutions and national and world markets operate.

As part of the course you will be given the opportunity to work on live briefs set by industry and may act as a business consultant recommending solutions to local businesses.

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This course has been developed in conjunction with employers to ensure it meets the demands of industry. The aim is to equip you with the skills, knowledge and experience to embark on a successful career at a managerial level within a range of sectors.

As part of the course you will develop your business acumen as well as professional skills such as communication and analytical skills to help you take a strategic view of management in organisations.

You will consider the factors that drive firms to develop and grow, the challenges of managing people, the impact of digital technologies as well as the promotion of ethical standards.

Guest lectures from employers will provide industry expertise to enrich your learning experience.

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This course is ideally suited to anyone who wishes to pursue a career in the finance sector.

You will study a broad range of modules covering business management and financial principles which will enable you to analyse and critically evaluate the use of financial resources in organisations of any size.

You will analyse and interpret financial statements and consider the various methods of capital investment decision making, as well as increase your knowledge of financial system and processes.

Through studying the course you will develop your communication skills, analytical skills and the ability to work well under pressure.

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BA (Hons) Business Management (HR) (TOP-UP)

As an HR professional you will be expected to develop, advise on and implement policies relating to the effective use of staff in an organisation.

You will ensure that the organisation employs the right staff in terms of skill and experience and that training and development opportunities are available to colleagues to enhance their performance and achieve the company's business aims.

This course has been designed to help you to develop a critical understanding of human resource management theories and practice and the connections between human resource management and business strategy.

Through studying this course you will acquire key skills in decision making and negotiation as well as the ability to influence and communicate effectively.

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This course has been designed to enable you develop a critical awareness of the strategic aspects of marketing and major aspects of the planning and control of marketing operations as well as the ability to evaluate various marketing activities.

You will learn how to create, manage and enhance brands and will consider topics including advertising, public relations, media planning, marketing and sales strategy.

Your dissertation will give you the opportunity to focus on organisational based issues and develop skills in research and analysis.

Through studying the course you will also develop professional skills such as organisational skills, the ability to remain calm under pressure and multi-task as well as the creative flair to devise and implement successful marketing campaigns.

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This course has been specifically designed to enable you to critically understand a broad range of contemporary strategic leadership, management and organisational principles and use them to develop effective organsational strategies.

You will develop skills and knowledge to identify improvements to maximise growth and business performance and lead on the implementation of these improvements. Through studying this course as well as acquiring specialist knowledge, you will also develop professional skills such as communication and negotiation, the ability to influence and making decisions, skills that are highly valuable in any organisation or sector.

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This degree programme focuses on professional management practice and is ideally suited to those who wish to become professional managers or those that take lead responsibility for projects, people, operations and/or services to deliver long term organisational success.

This degree has been developed with industry and explores a wide range of business principles such as finance, project management and economics to give you well-rounded knowledge of the business environment.

As part of the course, you will have the opportunity to network with industry professionals, acting as a consultant to develop business plans for local enterprises.

This will not only help you gain valuable experience but will also enable you to put what you’ve learnt in the classroom into practice in a real-life business setting. You will also carry out both independent and group research as part of the course.

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