BSc (Hons) Business

1. able to engage in critical debate about what characterises a future-facing (sustainable) organisation strategy, and intuitively synthesise evidence from theory, research and practice about the consequences of individual and collective action, and how systems and societies can be adapted to ensure sustainable futures.
2. worldly aware of the concept of environmental stewardship and able to evaluate what this might mean in the context of sustainable brands; business processes, procedures and practices towards more effective organisational management
3. critically reflective on issues of social justice and equality, and able to recognise how these relate to ecological, political, sociological, technological and economic factors

Students will predominantly learn through:  lectures, seminars, directed research, action learning sets and personal tutoring meetings.  These will be delivered using a blended approach.  Lectures and seminars will be regularly tutor
facilitated and will typically involve student led seminars.  E-resources and social media will be utilised routinely throughout the duration of the programme.  

The ILOs will be assessed using a carefully considered student assessment diet including a combination of: business reports, essay writing, presentations, posters, design project, proposals, examination, multiple choice/short answer questioning and time constrained assignments.

4. able to critically analyse organisations, their management and the changing external environment in which they operate
5. consistent and confident in their articulation of the ideas of business ethics and global citizenship as key concepts for business/social innovation and leadership
6. appropriately prepared to apply specialist knowledge gained in the subject of Business and Management and able to articulate key concepts and messages about sustainable solutions to complex business problems

Workshops, tutorials, group work activity, seminal debates, and student-led initiatives/projects will underpin the programme pedagogy.  

Using the case study method students will be encouraged to develop skills in analytical thinking and reflective judgment by reading and discussing complex, real-life business and management scenarios. For some modules this will involve Business practitioners coming into the classroom, and conversely will necessitate business field trips.

Problem based learning will also feature quite heavily in student learning with the aim of challenging students to use problem solving techniques, and develop self-directed learning strategies. Typically this will involve Lecturers and tutors posing questions, problems or scenarios involving multiple stakeholders in an interdisciplinary, Business and Society context.  Students will also undertake independent research culminating in a final year consultancy project and their dissertation. There will also be both individual and group work opportunities for students to create their own content relevant to the programme aims.

The ILOs will be assessed using a carefully considered student assessment diet including a combination of: business reports, essay writing, presentations, posters, a design project, proposals, examination, multiple/short answer choice questioning, time constrained assignments, a strategic appraisal, a business communication exercise, dissertation, work place (process) observations, business and financial modelling scenarios, an environmental impact assessment, work place wellbeing assessment, a real life ISO audit and consultancy project.

7. A global outlook: Our graduates are engaged and prepared for the demands of global business and society.
8. A critical thinker: Our graduates have a commercial awareness that enables them to critically analyse, conceptualise and evaluate the challenges facing business.
9. A collaborative mind-set: Our graduates are enterprising and motivated individuals who are able to actively collaborate and effectively communicate within a range of diverse settings.
10. An ethical ethos: Our graduates understand the social, financial and environmental factors that can impact on corporate sustainability and are able to make decisions openly and responsibly.
11. Technological and digital literacy: Our graduates are able to use technologies to source, process and communicate information.

7. BEP2010 Sustainable Enterprise Economy is intended to form and frame a learning path for developing knowledge and understanding of the challenges of transitioning to more socially-responsible, environmentally sustainable business models.

BEP3030 Globalisation and Internationalisation gives students a better understanding of management and leadership in an international context and increase awareness of the various forces influencing and transforming the competitive landscape of the global economy

BEP3040 In Local Global Innovation students discover how to conduct research within the sustainability area and discuss local and global impacting research with leading academics from a range of disciplines.

8. BEP1010 Business and Society asks students to analyse core concepts, select and synthesise material from a range of sources, and analyse principles and evidence.

BEP1020 In Business Practice and Analysis, students are required to develop critical analysis skills, test academic learning in business, and analyse individual organisations.

BEP1030 Operations Management: A Sustainable Perspective students are required to evaluate and analyse information about the design, control and improvement of products/services to develop understanding of the complexities of managing modern-day operations.

BEP1040 Marketing in a Digital Age develops the student’s ability to explain the evolution of marketing, identify human behaviour and the effects of digital media, evaluate digital/new media opportunities, and analyses the success of responsible marketing campaigns.

BEP1050 Economics for Managers asks students to apply the economic way of thinking, demonstrate and understanding of the links between current economic problems and economic theory, and demonstrate reasoning and problem solving skills.

BEP1100 Understanding Work and Organisations is a fundamental part of a functioning society. It is therefore important for Business students to develop some awareness of different theoretical perspectives that contribute to management knowledge about analysing, managing, controlling and changing organisations

BEP1070 Accounting requires students to identify, synthesise, analyse, and present appropriate information to assist management with financial decisions.

BEP1080 Theory and Practice of Management’s main objective is to aid students in developing an understanding of key contemporary developments and their antecedents.  Students will develop and justify arguments, evidence critical thinking, and contrast and evaluate different assumptions and perspectives

BEP2010 In Sustainable Enterprise Economy students are asked to critically examine key concepts in addressing global sustainability, evaluate a range of theoretical views, and defend ethical dimensions of business and management

BEP2020 Project Management aims to equip students to analyse a project and its potential constraints, critique different project management methodologies, and conduct and impact assessment.

BEP2030 Business Practice (Placement/Work Experience Project) aims to allow the student to link theory and practice in a worked-based situation and to clearly understand how a charity, business, or third sector organisation operates.

BEP2040 Strategic Concepts for Business requires students to assess influences, develop ability to analyse strategic issues, formulate strategies, and develop and understanding of strategic management in different contexts.

BEP2050 Finance for Business desires students to analyse and interpret financial data, apply concepts and practices to analyse simple business problems and recommend courses of action, and identify appropriate information.

BEP2060 In Research for Inquiry, students are asked to analyse issues associated with the validity of research claims, assess and select research methods, and critique a research brief.

BEP3010 Social and Technological Innovation require students to engage critically with debates, critically analyse case studies, and investigate potential opportunities.

BEP3020 Practice Based Consultancy Management expects the student to conduct critical research into contemporary businesses and societal issues, critically reflect on a consultancy project experience, and adapt and innovate to solve problems and to manage unpredictable situation in order to make sound judgements.

BEP3030 in Globalisation and Internationalisation, students analyse core theoretical concepts, critically examine globalisation, and critically evaluate the models, theories and concepts commonly used to analyse and understand international business.

BEP3040 Local Global Innovation requires students to analyse and evaluate research-informed literature and synthesise research-informed examples, identify and implement appropriate methodologies and theories, and deploy established techniques of analysis, investigation, and enquiry.

BEP3050 In Future-Facing Dissertation, students will research extensively and critically on a chosen academic or practical topic to demonstrate application of the underlying discipline concepts and/or research processes.

9. BEP1010 Business and Society asks students to work together to conduct group debates.

BEP1030 Operations Management; A Sustainable Perspective asks students to work in groups to respond to a given business analysis project.

BEP1040 Marketing in a Digital Age assesses students through a 10 minute group presentation with commentary notes

BEP1100 Understanding Work and Organisations requires students to work in small groups to create a poster about organisational design

BEP1080 Theory and Practice of Management asks students to work together to produce a group report and presentation.

BEP2010 – Sustainable Enterprise Economy asks students to work together to produce a group report and poster

BEP2020 In Project Management, the student will develop skills while working on a live group project. Summative assessment will take the form of a comprehensive group produced project plan.

BEP2040 Strategic Concepts for Business asks students to work together to create a group case study and executive summary report.

BEP3010 In Social and Technological Innovation, students are asked to illustrate group skills in order to present an in-depth case study on either social or technological innovation.

BEP3030 There is a group assessment in Globalisation and Internationalisation, as well as a formative assessment in the form of a peer review.

BEP3040 Local Global Innovation assesses students on their in-class contribution to discussion in collaborator sessions, which run throughout the module.

10. BEP1040 In Marketing in the Digital Age students explore the concept of sustainable marketing and will be able to recognise the characteristics of an unethical marketing campaign strategy.

BEP2060 Research for Inquiry asks the student to appreciate and articulate the ethical concerns associated with conducting research on private individual and commercial organisations.

BEP2010 Sustainable Enterprise Economy is designed around the theme of ‘responsibility’; implicit in this is an understanding of ethical decision making and ethical behaviour in business and society

BEP3030 Globalisation and Internationalisation examines the ethical issues associated with the sourcing of labour, materials and production.

11. BEP1040 Marketing in a Digital Age will analyse the communications methods and technological advances in marketing development.  By the end of this module you will be familiar with the technology and techniques strategically utilised by digital marketing practitioners to increase reach, sales, and adoption of their services, ideas and products.

BEP1080 Theory and Practice of Management requires students to use a range of available technologies.

BEP2060 Research for Inquiry asks students to use a variety of software to source, select, analyse, and present research findings correctly.

BEP3010 Social and Technological Innovation will examine different ways in which social and technological innovations have revolutionised things differently.

7. BEP2010 – Practical Exam (ILPO 6, 8) and Timed Case Study Analysis (ILO 4, 6, 8)

BEP3030 – Group Presentation (ILO 1-4) and Research Report (ILO 1-4, 12-13)   

BEP3040 – Abstract 1, Abstract 2, Abstract 3, Practical, and Discussion contribution8.

8. BEP1010 – Group Research and Presentation, Self-assessment, and Exam (ILO 1-7)

BEP1020 – Portfolio and Presentation (ILO 1-8)

BEP1030 – Group Report (ILO 2-4, 6), case Study Analysis (ILO 1-2, 6), and Individual Report (ILO 1, 3, 5)

BEP1040 – Paper (ILO 1-11), Group Project (ILO 1-13), and Written Report (ILO 1-13)

BEP1050 – Practical Exam (ILO 1,5-8), Presentation (ILO 1-7) and Essay (ILO 1-8)

BEP1100 – Group Poster (ILO 1,2,6) Practical Assignment (ILO 1,3,5-7,15,17), Exam (ILO 1-5,7)

BEP1070 – Exam (ILO 1-15) and Multiple Choice Test (ILO 1-6. 10-14)

BEP1080 – Group Presentation (ILO1-9, 14) and Exam (ILO 1-9)

BEP2010 – Group Report (ILO 1-3, 7), Practical Exam (ILO 5-6, 8), and Timed Case Study (ILO4-6, 8)

BEP2020 – Group Project Plan, Presentation (ILO 1-8) and Reflective Paper (ILO 9-12)

BEP2030 – Reflective Paper (ILO 1-6, 10), Project Report (ILO 1-7, 10), and Presentation (ILO 1-7, 10)

BEP2040 – Essay (ILO 1-2, 6,9,10), Group Presentation (ILO 1, 3-5), Individual Report (ILO 7-9) and Exam (ILO 3-6)

BEP2050 – Coursework and Exam (ILO 1-12)

BEP2060 – Paper (ILO 1-5, 7-8) and Report (1-5, 7-8, 10-11)

BEP3010 – Paper, Group Presentation, and Paper on Presentation (ILO 1-9)

BEP3020 – Project Proposal (ILO 5-6), Consultancy Report (1, 2-4) and Client’s Report (ILO 8-9)

BEP3030 – Group Presentation (ILO 1-4) and Research Report (ILO 1-4, 7)

BEP3040 - Abstract 1, 2, 3 (ILO 3, 6, 8-11) and Practical (ILO 4-5, 7, 9-1).

BEP3050 – Dissertation (ILO 1-5, 8-9)

9. BEP1010 – Group Research and Presentation (ILO 6)

BEP1030 – Group report

BEP1040 – Group project

BEP1100 – Group Poster

BEP1080 – Group report and presentation (ILO 10-12)

BEP2010 – Group Report and Practical Exam (ILO 9-10)

BEP2020 Reflective Paper(ILO 10)

BEP2040 – Group Case Study Presentation

BEP3010 – Paper, Group Presentation, and Paper on Presentation (ILO 11)

BEP3030 – Group Presentation and Research Report (ILO 8-9, 12)

10.  BEP1040 – Paper (ILO 11), Group Project (ILO 11. 16), and Written Report (ILO 11, 16)

BEP2010 – Group report (ILO 2, 7)

BEP2060 – Paper and Report (ILO 2)

BEP3030 – Group Presentation and Research Report

11. BEP1040 Paper, Group Project, and Written Report (ILO 1-2, 4, 12, 14, 17)

BEP1080 – Group Presentation & Exam (ILO 11)

BEP2060 – Report (ILO 12)

BEP3010 – Paper, Group Presentation, Paper on Presentation (ILOs 2-4, 11)