Business Management

Year 2

(Referred to as stage 1 of the degree)

You will develop knowledge, understanding and an appreciation of how businesses operate within the business environment. You will be able to enhance your academic, professional and analytical skills whilst reflecting on previous experiences.

Year 3

(Referred to as stage 2 of the degree)

You will be able to formalise your experience through academic study in the core areas of business and management. The year culminates with a business opportunity project which involves the development of a complete business plan that will add value to an existing business or a new business idea.

Gain a degree in 1 year

We offer direct entry at Year 3if you have a minimum of 3 years’ business experience and at least one year’s management experience or if you possess a relevant HND. This means you will gain a Bachelor’s degree in just 1 year.

Year 4

(Referred to as stage 3of the degree)

You will integrate higher level knowledge, understanding and skills by independently working on an applied academic study or business consultancy project. Personal and professional skills such as research, oral presentation and teamwork will be developed thereby enhancing your employment portfolio and setting you apart from other graduates in your field.

Student and Graduate Stories

Events

We have on campus and virtual events to help you find out more about study, student experience and future career paths.

Learning Methods

This course is delivered through supported online study using our Virtual Learning Environment (VLE), CampusMoodle.

CampusMoodle offers you the flexibility of where and when you choose to study and gives you full open access to tutors and other class members. You will have the benefit of being part of a group of learners with the invaluable opportunity to participate in active, group-related learning within a supportive online community setting. The online campus provides you with course materials which include:

• Online activities
• Discussion forums - student and tutor led
• Up-to-date web technology for delivery methods
• User friendly material

Activity Summary

• Online live tutorials, 70 hours per stage

Please note this summary reflects the full Honours degree over 3years, other course lengths will differ.

How long is a Business Management course?

This Business Management course can be successfully completed within 1 - 3years. This is to include independent study, coursework preparations and other activities.

Independent Study

Over the duration of the course, you are expected to become increasingly self-motivated, taking greater control of the study process, and define your own personal objectives for learning. You will spend approximately 15 hours per week working on your own, undertaking prescribed reading, preparing for online activities and researching and writing course reports.

Staff Delivering on This Course

Academic staff who teach on this course have worked in a range of professional backgrounds, are ‘business-connected’ and use professional networks and their academic research to ensure teaching is professionally relevant and cutting edge.

Our staff have either achieved Fellowship of the Higher Education Academy, or are working towards this.This is a professional recognition of lecturer practice, impact and leadership in teaching and learning. In addition, many have featured in the annual Support and Teaching staff with Appreciation and Recognition (STAR) awards voted by the students and organised by RGU:Union.

Assessment

Typically students are assessed eachyear:

year 2 (stage 1)

• 3 written assignments, including essays
• 1portfolio

year 3 (Stage 2)

• 4 written assignments

year 4 (Stage 3)

• 2 written assignments
• 1 dissertation
• 1 presentation

Feedback

We aim to provide you with feedback within 20 working days of hand-in for all written exams, coursework and practical exams.

Job Prospects

The knowledge and skills developed throughout this course will enhance your employability and enable you to progress your existing career, change your career path or apply for new job opportunities.

Is Business Management a good career choice?

PreviousBA Business Management graduates of Robert Gordon University have gone on to pursue the following careers:

• Supply Chain Management
• Business Support
• Sales Management
• Marketing

The course also provide you with the entry requirements for postgraduate study, for courses such as Master of Business Administration (MBA), MSc Project Management and MSc International Business..