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Programme Specification for the 2021/2 academic year

BSc (Hons) Business Economics with Year Abroad

1. Programme Details

Programme nameBSc (Hons) Business Economics with Year Abroad Programme codeUFS4SBESBE31
Study mode(s)Full Time
 Academic year2021/2
Campus(es)Streatham (Exeter)
 NQF Level of the Final Award6 (Honours)

2. Description of the Programme

The objective of BSc Business Economics is to provide you with a theoretical and practical understanding of the economic decisions faced by business and its managers, as well as the ability to analyse the economic and social environment in which these decisions are taken. The programme combines the development of key skills in economics, accounting and management with the application of these skills to the solution of many interacting problems that face business managers. It is a very flexible degree programme that will appeal if you are aiming for a career in business. This programme is recommended if you wish to study economics but don’t want a high mathematical content in your degree programme.

3. Educational Aims of the Programme

1. To provide an education intended to give students competence in economics, statistics and econometrics.
2. To equip students with a knowledge of economic and accounting principles.
3. To provide students with a conceptual framework which can be employed by them to make and analyse economic and financial decisions.
4. To provide core competence in economics, business and accounting along with appropriate quantitative skills to develop analytical skills necessary to evaluate decision-making in a business -orientated environment.
5. To inform the education by research and contemporary events.
6. To develop this education in a supportive environment where students are encouraged to develop confidence in the theory and application of economics to business-related issues.
7. To provide students with the opportunity to learn and work in a foreign country; and to enhance their appreciation of a different social, educational and professional culture from their own.

4. Programme Structure

Your Business Economics with Year Abroad programme is a four year programme of study at National Qualification Framework (NQF) level 6 (as confirmed against the FHEQ). This programme is divided into four ‘Stages’. Each Stage is normally equivalent to an academic year.  The programme is also divided into units of study called ‘modules’ which are assigned a number of ‘credits’. The credit rating of a module is proportional to the total workload, with 1 credit being nominally equivalent to 10 hours of work.

5. Programme Modules

The following tables describe the programme and constituent modules. Constituent modules may be updated, deleted or replaced as a consequence of the annual programme review of this programme.

 

At the point of application or shortly after enrolling students may select a four-year version of this programme. We offer “with Year Abroad”, or “with Industrial Experience” variants. In these cases Stage 3 becomes Stage 4, and Stage 3 is replaced with 120 credits of alternative work and assessment.

 

Students take the modules BUS1908 and BSD2005 in their first and second year as preparation for their year abroad. Students will then be enrolled on the module BUS3000 for their year abroad. This module brings together credits taken at a partner institution and/or the results from the work abroad placement assignment.  

 

To be permitted to undertake study at a European partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 50% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake study at an International (non-European) partner institution, students are expected to have a credit weighted average of 60% in Year 1 and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad. To be permitted to undertake a work placement, students are expected to have a credit weighted average in Year 1 of 50% (for European placements) or 60% (for International work placements) and must have completed BUS1908 in Year 1 and BSD2005 in Year 2 as preparation for a year abroad.

 

Note: Students will not be penalised if they do not attend BUS1908 in Year 1.

Stage 1

Compulsory Modules

A) This module is only compulsory for students who do not have A level Maths or equivalent.

B) If students have taken A-Level Maths they can take BEE1036 Economics I and BEE1037 Economics II instead of BEE1029 and these modules will be non-condonable

 

CodeModule Credits Non-condonable?
BEE1035 Basic Quantitative Methods See note A15No
BEE1025 Statistics for Business and Management 15No
BEM1023 Discovering Management 30No
BEE1029 Economic Principles See note B30Yes
BUS1908 Preparation for WYA With Year Abroad 0No

Optional Modules

30 or 45 credits of optional modules

Stage 2

*BEM1024 is equivalent to BEE1025 for students transferring to this programme at stage two*.

Compulsory Modules

D) Students who have done BEE1036 Economics I and BEE1037 Economics II must do BEE2025 Microeconomics II and BEE2026 Macroeconomics II instead of BEE2038 Intermediate Microeconomics and BEE2039 Intermediate Macroeconomics unless they are given permission to take BEE2038 and BEE2039 by the Programme Director.

 

CodeModule Credits Non-condonable?
BEE2038 Intermediate Microeconomics See note D15Yes
BEE2039 Intermediate Macroeconomics See note D15Yes
BSD2005 Preparation for 'with Year Abroad' 0No

Optional Modules

90 credits of optional modules

Stage 3

Compulsory Modules

CodeModule Credits Non-condonable?
BUS3000A Year Abroad (Study and Work Placement) or120Yes
BUS3000B Year Abroad (Study) or120Yes
BUS3000C Year Abroad (Work Placement) 120Yes

Stage 4

Optional Modules

120 credits of optional modules. 30 out of 120 credits should be Economics BEE3*** (level 3) modules. (Not to include BUS3001 if you decide to take this module).

6. Programme Outcomes Linked to Teaching, Learning and Assessment Methods

Intended Learning Outcomes
A: Specialised Subject Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:		Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

1. A knowledge of basic principles of economics, at both the micro and macro level
2. A knowledge of basic principles of management
3. An appreciation of how economic concepts can be used to understand the environment in which business operates.
4. An ability to apply economic concepts and models to solve economic and business-related problems including applying skills such as analytical ability (eg deduction), the appropriate degree of abstraction and effective communication of ideas.
5. An ability to understand and apply basic skills in management concepts.

  1. This ILO is addressed by BEE1029. 
  2. This ILO is addressed by BEM1023 (or BEA1005) 
  3. This ILO is addressed through the modules BEE2038 and BEE2039. 
  4. This ILO is addressed through the modules BEE1029, BEE2038, and BEE2039. Application of these theories to economic problems are also tested in other optional economic modules taken throughout the programme. BEM1023 (or BEA1005) will provide students with the basic grounding in accountancy and management. Application of this knowledge will be tested in both these modules and optional accounting and management modules taken throughout the programme 
  1. BEE1029 is assessed through a midterm, group work, written examinations at the end of each term as well as online exercises throughout the module. 
  2. BEM1023 is assessed through a group report, including both a written report and presentation elements.  
  3. BEE2038 and BEE2039 will be assessed through group work, online exercises as well as written examinations at the end of each term.   
  4. The assessment of this ILO is the same as those for 1 and 3. The assessment of economic applications will vary according to optional module choices made. 
  5. The assessment of this ILO is the same as number 2.  The assessment of management and accounting applications will vary based on optional module choices made.  

Intended Learning Outcomes
B: Academic Discipline Core Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:		Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

6. The ability to acquire and use data from a range of sources, both verbal and numerical.
7. The ability to evaluate evidence critically and synthesise a range of information.
8. The ability to describe, evaluate and apply a variety of appropriate approaches to, and techniques of, analysing and presenting information.

ILOs 6-8 will be delivered through the module BEE1025. BEE1025 provides students with hands-on practice with Excel and Minitab software with a variety of data types and statistical models.

The assessment of BEE1025 is through both a written examinations and weekly multi choice quizzes.

Intended Learning Outcomes
C: Personal/Transferable/Employment Skills and Knowledge

Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs)
On successfully completing this programme you will be able to:		Intended Learning Outcomes (ILOs) will be...
...accommodated and facilitated by the following learning and teaching activities (in/out of class):...and evidenced by the following assessment methods:

9. A global outlook: Our graduates are engaged and prepared for the demands of global business and society.
10. A critical thinker: Our graduates have a commercial awareness that enables them to critically analyse, conceptualise and evaluate the challenges facing business.
11. 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.
12. 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.
13. Technological and digital literacy: Our graduates are able to use technologies to source, process and communicate information.

9. BEM1023 Discovering Managementasks students to work on case studies, including one on globalisation. 

 

10. BEM1023 Discovering Management expects students to be able to develop and justify arguments, evidence critical thinking, and contrast and evaluate different assumptions and perspectives within a business environment.. 

 

BEE1029 Economic Principles prepares students with a basic understanding of economics, and apply this understanding to real world problems and understand the world around them and better understand politicians and the decisions they make. 

 

BEE2039 Intermediate Macroeconomics asks students to critically evaluate macroeconomic policies; after completing the module, students are able to apply economic reasoning to the analysis of economic questions and policy. 

 

11.  BEM1023 requires students to work together to create a report and presentation, and to facilitate a group-led discussion. BEE1029 and BEE2039 require students to work together on an Excel-based written report and to facilitate group-led discussions. 

 

12. BEM1023instructs students in ethical decision making and its effect on contemporary business. 

 

13. BEE1025 Statistics for Business and Management and BEE1029 ask students to use statistical software to summarise and analyse data. In most modules taken through the programme, a number of other digital technologies are utilised. 

 

 

  1. BEM1023 – presentation and report (ILOs 2 and 5), Examination (ILOs 2 and 5) 

 

BEE1029 – Examination 1 and 2 , midterm 1 and 2, group written report, and online exercises (ILOs 1, 3, 4 and 8 ) 

 

BEE2038 – Examination and group written report (ILOs 4 and 58) 

 

BEE2039 – Examination, midterm, group written report and online exercises (ILOs 4 and 58) 

 

  1. BEE1029 – group work written report 

     BEE2038 – group work written report 

     BEE2039 – group written report 

 

12.   BEM1023 – Group report and presentation (ILOs 2, 4 and 85) Examination (ILOs 2 and 4 5) 

 

13.   BEE1025 –Examination, midterm, and online homework tasks  (ILOs 1-4,5, 8) 

BEE1029 – Excel-based group work report 

7. Programme Regulations

UG Programmes: Assessment at stage one does not contribute to the summative classification of the award. The award will normally be based on the degree mark formed from the credit weighted average marks for stages 2 and 3 combined in the ratio 1:2 respectively. For the four-year WYA/WIE variants, it is stages 2, 3, and 4, with the ratio of 4:2:8.

Classification

Full details of assessment regulations for all taught programmes can be found in the TQA Manual, specifically in the Credit and Qualifications Framework, and the Assessment, Progression and Awarding: Taught Programmes Handbook. Additional information, including Generic Marking Criteria, can be found in the Learning and Teaching Support Handbook.

8. College Support for Students and Students' Learning

Personal and Academic tutoring: It is University policy that all Colleges should have in place a system of academic and personal tutors. The role of academic tutors is to support you on individual modules; the role of personal tutors is to provide you with advice and support for the duration of the programme and extends to providing you with details of how to obtain support and guidance on personal difficulties such as accommodation, financial difficulties and sickness. You can also make an appointment to see individual teaching staff.

Student/Staff Liaison Committee enables students & staff to jointly participate in the management and review of the teaching and learning provision.

9. University Support for Students and Students' Learning

Please refer to the University Academic Policy and Standards guidelines regarding support for students and students' learning.

10. Admissions Criteria

Undergraduate applicants must satisfy the Undergraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Postgraduate applicants must satisfy the Postgraduate Admissions Policy of the University of Exeter.

Specific requirements required to enrol on this programme are available at the respective Undergraduate or Postgraduate Study Site webpages.

11. Regulation of Assessment and Academic Standards

Each academic programme in the University is subject to an agreed College assessment and marking strategy, underpinned by institution-wide assessment procedures.

The security of assessment and academic standards is further supported through the appointment of External Examiners for each programme. External Examiners have access to draft papers, course work and examination scripts. They are required to attend the Board of Examiners and to provide an annual report. Annual External Examiner reports are monitored at both College and University level. Their responsibilities are described in the University's code of practice. See the University's TQA Manual for details.

(http://as.exeter.ac.uk/support/admin/staff/qualityassuranceandmonitoring/tqamanual/fullcontents/)

12. Indicators of Quality and Standards

Certain programmes are subject to accreditation and/ or review by professional and statutory regulatory bodies (PSRBs).

13. Methods for Evaluating and Improving Quality and Standards

The University and its constituent Colleges review the quality and standard of teaching and learning in all taught programmes against a range of criteria through the procedures outlined in the Teaching Quality Assurance (TQA) Manual Quality Review Framework.

14. Awarding Institution

University of Exeter

15. Lead College / Teaching Institution

University of Exeter Business School (UEBS)

16. Partner College / Institution

Partner College(s)

Not applicable to this programme

Partner Institution

Not applicable to this programme.

17. Programme Accredited / Validated by

0

18. Final Award

BSc (Hons) Business Economics with Year Abroad

19. UCAS Code

L112

20. NQF Level of Final Award

6 (Honours)

21. Credit

CATS credits

480

 ECTS credits

240

22. QAA Subject Benchmarking Group

[Honours] Economics
[Honours] General business and management

23. Dates

Origin Date

01/12/2011

 Date of last revision

11/05/2022