BUSINESS STUDIES BSc (Hons) Degree with Ulster University

Level 6
Higher Education
Newry Campus
Ulster University

Overview

This degree programme will prepare you for a career in business management in industry, commerce or the public sector. You will be involved in the use of case studies, experiential and practical exercises, verbal and written presentations, individual and group projects and directed private study.

Typically, weekly contact hours are scheduled for a minimum for 3 hours per module week per semester. Students can study no more than two modules per semester. Student workload usually includes 2 to 3 assessments (a combination of coursework and/or examination) per module. Students are expected to carry out substantial additional reading and research outside of scheduled class time.

Staff on the programme are all well qualified to deliver the programme and have substantial work experience in the areas that they are delivering on.

Applicants must be at least 18 years of age on or before 1st July in the year of proposed entry to the course.

Applicants should have obtained HNC/HND Business or equivalent.
Applicants should have attained at least 15 points at Level 2 or above (e.g. GCSE) or have alternative approved qualifications. This must include GCSE English Language Grade C or Essential Skills Communication Level 2 and GCSE Mathematics Grade C or Essential Skills Numeracy Level 2.
Interview required.

The College’s Admissions policy reflects the expectations of the UK Quality Code Admissions, Recruitment and Widening Access (Nov 2018).

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/ A Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE. The list of acceptable qualifications for equivalency to English and Mathematics for Ulster University is available from the following link https://www.ulster.ac.uk/apply.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

Please note that for Ulster University qualifications, the general entry requirements for Ulster University must also be met.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

Year 1

Accounting for Business Decisions.
Operations Management and Supply Chain Management.
Quality Management.
Governance, Risk and Ethics.

Year 2

Leadership and Change.
Enterprise Development and Entrepreneurship.
Business Strategy.
Global Marketing.

You will be assessed on a regular basis using a range of appropriate assessment methods such as written and practical assignments, projects, case studies, presentations and examinations.

Students will be required to purchase the recommended texts for each module, which are approximately £50 per module.

Please note the tuition fee is per module.

On successful completion of the full degree programme, you can continue your studies by enrolling on postgraduate courses at SRC or other Universities.