BA (Hons) Management

Throughout this three-year programme there is a strong emphasis on employability by building your skills and practical application of your learning. You will continually develop your management capabilities using scenarios as well as learning the key theories, models and concepts in order to shape your future career. You will gain knowledge and confidence to deal with management issues using real life case studies drawn from a wide variety of sectors.

Tutors with extensive senior-level managerial and industry expertise will work with you in small groups to enable you to analyse and evaluate complex situational problems as well as provide support and feedback throughout your programme of study.

You will learn through a variety of methods including:

• lectures / group discussions with your course tutors, peers and guest lecturers
• live online group learning / individual sessions using our virtual learning environment, accessible remotely
• guided independent learning utilising the University of Northampton's electronic library resources

A higher education personal support tutor is also available on campus to support you.

Typical topics include:

Year 1: Foundations of Marketing Introductory Finance and Accounting Information Management Managing People Business in Society The Business Environment

Year 2: Strategic Business Analysis Managing in Organisations Research Methods and Dissertation Preparation Operations Management Career Development and Employability Managing Human Resources

Year 3: Research Project Developing Cross-cultural Capability Strategic Management of the Digital Organisation Critical Perspectives on Managing Organisational Change Employee Relations

You will typically spend one day per week attending class in person either on campus or online. You are expected to allocate approximately six hours a week on research and self-study outside of normal class time in order to build up knowledge, confidence and successfully complete the programme. This may be completed at home or in the UCN.

A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC. Applications are welcome from students with a range of non-traditional educational or professional qualifications. We also welcome mature students and students who have undertaken Access courses.

As a minimum: 3 GCSE's Grade A-C / 9-4 or Level 2 equivalent to include Mathematics and English Language.

Plus at least one of the following: 1 A Level, or, 1 Level 3 qualification, or Access to Higher Education Diploma In exceptional circumstances applicants will be considered on the submission of an extended Curriculum Vitae, satisfactory professional references and a successful interview.

If English is not your first language, an IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands is required.

Independent study skills and good time management skills are needed.

BA (Hons) Management awarded by University of Northampton

Learners awarded this qualification can progress at University Centre Newbury onto the Level 7 Senior Leader Apprenticeship Chartered Management Institute Programme and Master of Business Administration (MBA) Top-Up awarded by the University of Northampton.

Assessment is via a variety of methods including report writing, portfolio building, group task, multiple choice test and written examination.

You are provided with information for self-directed learning and completion of assignments using the University of Northampton virtual learning environment and online library. You are expected to work independently and proactively to prepare for class and undertake written assignments in your own time.

The course does not involve work placement, but you are encouraged to seek out opportunities to visit or engage with companies within the industry.

The tuition fee for this programme is £8,000 per year. In addition to the tuition fees, an annual student association fee of £15 is payable. At times, you may be offered the opportunity to visit exhibitions and shows, which may require additional entrance fees and travel costs.