Course Code: TH1HE167 UCAS Code: N210 Business Management (Leadership) - BA Hons Degree - Topup Duration1 Year Day/s of week Time09:00 - 16:00 Next course dates Start dateLocationDuration / Fees 11 Sep 2023 University Centre 1 Year / £8,750 Apply now 09 Sep 2024 University Centre 1 Year / £8,750 Apply now Overview Is this course for me? What will I learn? How will I be assessed? Key information Where could this course take me? Course SummaryThis one-year top-up programme is designed for students who have already successfully completed our Business Management (Leadership) - Foundation Degree. Building on your existing knowledge base, the honours programme will expand your understanding of management theories and business cultures to give you a greater insight into how human behaviours impact the wider business environment. You will also be accredited by the Chartered Management Institute (CMI) with its Level 5 qualification in Leadership and Management as part of this programme and have the opportunity to become a Chartered Manager, a widely respected qualification in the UK's business community. , Entry Requirements Only applicants that have successfully completed the Foundation Degree in Business Management (Leadership), validated by Lancaster University, with Blackpool and The Fylde College are eligible to apply to this course. Course Detail In particular, this BA honours top-up programme will focus on giving you the skills to operate in the global marketplace by giving you an insight into international business practice. It will also develop your abilities to improve employee performance in the workplace by giving you an understanding of the techniques and approaches necessary to mentor and direct your team. You will also have the opportunity to develop your own research interests in the dissertation module which will allow you to explore a topic in-depth and refine both your critical thinking and your ability to express complex ideas in a considered and accessible format. Qualification ObtainedBA (Hons) in Business Management (Leadership) Industry Placement and Field TripsThere are no work placements and no field trips on this course. Learning and Teaching Methods Scheduled Learning Scheduled time relates to the time you spend in directed study with the guidance and support of our academic tutors. Scheduled learning can take a variety of forms and will vary from one course to the next, but may include lectures, seminars, tutorials, project supervision, demonstrations, studio or workshop time, fieldwork and external visits. Independent Study Higher education courses rely on students undertaking work outside of formal, scheduled sessions and this is generally categorised as independent study. Independent study might include preparation for scheduled sessions, follow-up work, wider reading or practice, completion of assessment tasks and revision. Placement Many of the degree programmes at B&FC incorporate opportunities for work placements to provide you with the opportunity to link your studies to relevant professional practice in a real work environment. Our programme teams are able to offer support in securing an appropriate work placement where it forms part of your programme, and will work closely with you during the placement to ensure that the opportunity allows you to develop personally, professionally and academically. Expert Tutors All staff involved in the delivery of higher education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice. What will I learn? Modules at level 6 Module TitleCodeCreditsOptional? International Business Perspectives TH6MD263 20 No Developing Performance TH6MD264 20 No Dissertation TH6MD265 40 No Digital Business and New Technologies TH6MD266 20 No Approaches to Managing Strategically TH6MD267 20 No How will I be assessed? Assessment MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Coursework 0% 0% 74% Exam 0% 0% 10% Practical 0% 0% 16% Other Costs and Equipment NeededYou will not be required to purchase any additional equipment to undertake this programme as the college has resources available to students. However, there may be some opportunities that will not be a requirement of the programme but will be available to students at an additional cost. Tuition Fees Please click here to find out more about tuition fees for this course. Regulation and Accreditation Accrediting Institution: N/A Awarding Body: Lancaster University Regulatory Body: Office for Students (OfS) Terms and Conditions Read our full terms and conditions for more information. Learning Methods Learning MethodLevel 4Level 5Level 6 Scheduled 0 0 304 Independent 0 0 876 Placement 0 0 20 Total 0 0 1200 Programme Specification Programme Specification Business Management.pdf Adobe PDF, 367.68 KB Career Options and Progression Leadership skills are required in most business areas so this programme really does open up a world of opportunity. More specifically, however, your specialist skill set would be of particular benefit in roles such as trainee graduate manager, project manager, operations manager, business development manager, quality control manager and change manager, all of which attract good salaries and great career progression opportunities. Our graduates find rewarding employment all over the world as well as locally, with leading companies such as BAE, Tesco, NHS, Blackpool Pleasure Beach, Blackpool Transport and the Federation of Small Business. Some graduates have even gone on to set up their own businesses. Other graduates have progressed to teacher training, undertaken professional qualifications or furthered their studies at postgraduate level with a master's degree.