BA (Hons) Management (Top Up)

Standard Entry criteria: • Minimum 3 GCSE passes at Grade C or above, normally including Maths and English or appropriate Functional Skills at Level 2, and. • The required number of credits (240). • An Access to Higher Education programme (which includes a business-related programme). • Students studying the part time provision must be in suitable relevant full-time employment. • IELTS score of 6.

Non Standard Entry Criteria: Students with non-standard qualifications are welcome to apply. This includes students with qualifications in non-business management-related Students will be asked to attend an interview with a representative of the programme team to determine suitability for the programme. Students will also complete initial English and maths diagnostics.

Other than the course tuition fee, there are no compulsory additional costs.

There will be an opportunity to partake in business trips and visits organised by the course team, which may include an additional cost, but attendance at such events is voluntary.

You will meet with one of the course team for a one-to-one. During this time you can discuss your management and professional skills and knowledge, as well as your motivations for studying. You will also have the opportunity to ask any questions that you have about studying. Please report to the NCD University Centre seating area when you arrive.

The overall aims of the programme are to:

• Enable you to acquire and develop a range of higher level skills appropriate to the work of managers at middle level positions in private, public or voluntary sector organisations in a range of specific contexts, to include general management, international business, human resources, events, housing or sport management.
• Facilitate you to develop a deeper knowledge and understanding of the principles and practice of management and demonstrate the ability to apply such principles in a range of specific contexts, to include general management, international business, human resources, events, housing or sport management.
• Enable you to analyse and evaluate your own learning, and undertake independent self-development.
• Provide a stimulating, rigorous and challenging academic experience that fosters a commitment to lifelong learning.

There are six core modules which are delivered face to face:

• Contemporary Issues in Management
• Strategy & Change
• Managing Organisational Performance
• Management Project Dissertation - Human Resource Management - Management Project Proposal

A variety of learning and teaching methods are employed throughout the programme, including lectures, seminars, academic tutorials, group work, individual guided learning, project supervision, case studies, role plays, workshops, computer simulations and the use of information technology. All sessions are delivered face to face.

Assessments are varied and include a role-play boardroom exercise, case study analysis, management project proposal, written business reports. There will be one 3 hour examination during the course.

We have links with local organisations such as Beamish Museum, Durham County Council, Northumbrian Water, Auckland Castle, South Tyneside Homes and Gentoo. Our links provide industry based guest speakers and educational visits to give you a valuable insight into management in a wide range of business sectors.

Keep up-to-date with topical management issues through the following websites: Financial Times, Economist, Forbes, Managers.org, Bloomberg, BBC News Business, Gov Business.

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Study further with a master's degree or a professional qualification such as CMI. Alternatively, use the knowledge and transferable skills you have gained through your degree to embark on, or progress, a career in management. Managerial roles can be found across all industries and sectors.