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Business, Management & Economics

Overview

Do you have what it takes to become a future business leader?

Fast-track your way to industry success with our Business, Management & Economics course. This course is designed to help you progress to a professionally accredited degree that will help you make your mark in the commercial world.

As a University of Plymouth student, you will have the option to specialise in accounting and finance, economics, management, or marketing.

Duration

  • Two semesters

Intakes

  • September
  • January
  • May

Fees

  • £15,950

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Programme Details

Location: UPIC at the University of Plymouth
Intake: September, January and May

Semester 1

  • ILS1AND3 – Interactive Learning Skills and Communication

100% Coursework

This module has been designed to help students develop their academic literacy and communication skills in preparation for undergraduate study. It will enable students to understand the institutional culture, practices, norms and expectations of British higher education. Our students will develop academic research and communication skills using contemporary resources. As a result, this will raise students’ English language levels to the required entry point for undergraduate entry.

  • BUS107 – Principles of ICT

100% Coursework

This Principles of ICT module attempts to deliver an accurate snapshot of the state of ICT as it exists currently. It equips students with a useful set of skills in the use of common productivity software and Internet based applications. The module introduces candidates to the interesting challenges that ICT presents today and covers many anchor points that may serve as a bridge to their interests and lifestyles. These bridges include the technology in their mobile telephones, computing equipment, home appliances, motor vehicles, shopping, movies and entertainment software.

  • BUS108 – Business Law

40% Coursework / 60% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with University Foundation programmes in Business Studies and International Relations and Politics in order to present some of the fundamental aspects of business, business management and the legal context of operations to students seeking to progress to one of the prescribed Business undergraduate degree programmes at the University of Plymouth. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  • SCI101MB – Numerical Techniques 1 for Business

100% Exams

This module has been designed to present some of the fundamental aspects of numerical process and their business application to students seeking to progress to the prescribed College Stage 2 pathway. It provides students with an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

Semester 2

  • BUS101 – Accounting

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with Business Studies (DMD UF/BUS105) in order to present some of the fundamental aspects of accounting. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  • BUS103 – Economics

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with Business Studies (DMD UF/BUS105) and Accounting (DMD UF/BUS101) to presents some of the fundamental aspects of business and business management. Students will gain an appreciation of the knowledge and skills needed to run a business.

  • BUS105 – Business Studies

50% Coursework / 50% Exams

To provide students with an introduction to the fundamentals of the context and function of business. You will explore globalisation, ethics and sustainability, operations, marketing and HR, strategy, leadership and management.

  • SCI102 – Numerical Techniques 2

100% Exams

This module has been designed to be delivered in conjunction with the standard International Foundation programmes in Business and Enterprise (Pathway 2), Life Sciences, Sciences and related disciplines. It provides the basis to further study discreet mathematics.

Full Programme Specification (PDF)

Careers

  • Financial Officer
  • Marketing Manager
  • Management Consultant
  • Operations Manager

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