Online Management Top Degree :: Accredited Universities

The BA (Hons) Business (Human Resource Management) (Top-Up) is designed as a top-up for holders of the BTEC HND Business (Management), or equivalent, to progress to full undergraduate honours.

Students will develop skills and understanding specific to Strategic HRM and the role of the HR function in a wide range of organisational contexts. They will also develop a range of transferable skills that will aid them to pursue a business career or further relevant study.

Entry Requirements

1. BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management), or equivalent.

2. English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Other Fees

Annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

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Entry Requirements

Foundation Degree in Business or a related subject

Higher National Diploma in Business or a related subject

Higher National Certificate in Business or a related subject (normally will need to study a further two modules to gain a honours degree)

Accredited Study equivalent to two years of full-time study at degree level in the area of Business at a UK university

Diploma of HE for two years university study on a business programme

International students who have studied two or three years towards a degree in their home country can apply to join this course.

Other Fees

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The Business Management programme provides a coherent and vocationally relevant academic curriculum, designed to equip you for a career in business and management, globally. This programme will allow you the opportunity to build on your previous experience and develop your skills and knowledge at graduate level. You will develop your understanding of the theories and concepts of business and management and the competences to apply them in practical business situations.

The challenging learning curriculum develops critical, analytical, creative and reflective approaches to business and its environment, further developing your employability and your leadership skills, enabling you to respond positively to future change within the business world.

On completion of the programme you will be well placed to seek employment with a wide range of private, public and third sector employers. The international perspective developed through the materials will provide you with the background to better understand and succeed in the increasingly global environment faced by all organisations. The programme also provides you with a solid foundation to proceed to more specialist studies.

Knowledge and understanding
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Evaluate organisations, their purposes, functions, processes, operations and management, and their cultures and behaviours.

Assess both external and internal environments of organisations, and their effects on strategy, behaviour and management of organisations.

Assess the various processes, procedures and practices for the efficient and effective management of organisations.

Demonstrate critical awareness of the role of rational analysis and other processes of managerial decision making.

Understand and apply a range of contemporary business and management perspectives as they impact on organisations.

Skills and other attributes
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Communicate effectively

Research information and present findings in a clear and logical manner

Identify and apply appropriate analytical and problem solving skills

Evaluate and reflect upon your individual performance and that of others

Be able to work effectively as an independent learner

Other Fees

Admissions requirements: 240 SCQF credits/ 120 ECTS credits at level 8, or equivalent, in an appropriate business and management subject area (i.e. basic understanding of principles in financial accounting, marketing and operations). English language requirement IELTS 6.0 with no element below 5.5, or equivalent.

Mature applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements will be considered on a case-by-case basis taking into account RPL and APEL as appropriate.

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The programme is designed to enable students to achieve a full undergraduate honours degree in Computing (Information Management) by undertaking a rigorous study of current theories, techniques and issues and acquiring the practical skills that are essential within the rapidly changing environment so that they can pursue a related career or further relevant academic study.
Students will be provided with opportunities to develop your knowledge and skills in computing in a flexible way. Learning materials have been developed to allow them to maximize the time available for study and the programme delivery provides additional support through either online or structured tutor lead sessions. The curriculum provides a broad based experience exposing them to a range of relevant aspects of computing in a progressive way.
The focus of the Information Management route is the use of computer technology to provide information that can be used to support the operation of companies and organisations both large and small.

Entry Requirements

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing & Systems Development, or equivalent.

English ability equivalent to an IELTS score of 6.0.

Other Fees

annual registration fee - 175 pounds

Notes

Online distance learning students have flexibility in setting their own pace of study, which means that the course can be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

We recommend an average of 12-15 hours study time per week for this programme.

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This course is suitable if you have an HND or foundation degree in a computing subject and want to gain a BSc Honours degree. As it is distance learning, you can complete it without having to take time out from work or move away from home.

Building on your existing knowledge, you learn how to use and apply the latest computing technologies and improve your management skills. This enables you to work in many areas of information technology needed in a wide range of organisations.

You can meet regularly with a study manager at one of our approved study centres to discuss your progress on the course. You can also meet with other students.

Most of your coursework and communication with lecturers and other students takes place electronically, at a time to suit you. You need frequent access to a computer that can run our software and access the internet.

Key points
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• Suitable for you if you already have an HND or foundation degree in a computing subject.

• Learn about the latest computing technologies and improve your management skills.

• Meet regularly with a local study manager to discuss your progress face-to-face.

• Coursework requires frequent access to a computer and the internet.

Entry Requirements

Normally you must have successfully completed two years of study in higher education in a computing-related subject such as a higher diploma course, foundation degree or similar.

If English is not your first language you normally need an IELTS score of at least 6.0 with 5.5 in all skills.

Other Fees

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