Business and Management

The BA (Hons) Business Studies aims to provide students with a) An opportunity for study into the theoretical bases of businesses b) A framework to facilitate the acquisition of knowledge, management skills and experience which will enhance the participants ability to contribute to organisational effectiveness as graduates c) An opportunity to development management and leadership capabilities d) An opportunity to engage in reflective debate and practice, to develop their ability to think critically, analyse and synthesise and to recognise assumptions, false logic and implicit reasoning e) An opportunity to develop the skills necessary to undertake research, using appropriate qualitative and quantitative tools, to evaluate options and to construct and justify arguments and proposals This programme will provide an environment within which students will:- receive the input, feedback and support they need to enhance their academic learning be given opportunities to develop practical employability skills including, where appropriate, opportunities for relevant and manageable work experience input The programme will ensure students completing the programme will:- be employable and have a good understanding of the changing and dynamic nature of business and the environment in which it operates have sufficient understanding of the principles of Business to be able to contribute to the organisations in which they work and move on to specialist professional or postgraduate studies if they so wish

UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CCC - A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*
Access to HE Diploma
Overall pass in Access to HE Diploma

Scottish Higher - CCC - AAA

All EU students must have ESOL Level 1 or 2 prior to commencement of the course