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BA BUSINESS & MANAGEMENT STUDIES
Attendance:Distance Learning
Start Date: September
Length of Study: 2 Years
Main Location: Distance Learning
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The BA Business & Management Studies course is designed to give you a comprehensive understanding of business, how it works and can be managed. It will assist you in gaining the skills and knowledge to plan and control operations in business organisations. The course is delivered on-line by distance learning and all the material is available over the web and in text books.
The course is available on a part-time distance learning basis as a one academic year level 6 top-up course. The course is accessible to you anywhere in the world and offers an opportunity to enhance your career development. We currently attract students from across the world, including Malawi, Nigeria and the European Union.
The course is available on a part-time distance learning basis as a one academic year level 6 top-up course. The course is accessible to you anywhere in the world and offers an opportunity to enhance your career development. We currently attract students from across the world, including Malawi, Nigeria and the European Union.
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Modules
Modules
Core modules include:
Business Strategy
Business Strategy develops your critical and evaluative thinking and provides opportunities for you to apply skills, techniques and knowledge to the strategic issues facing organisations. It encourages you to take an integrated and holistic perspective on organisational development.
Consultancy Project
The Consultancy Project provides you with the opportunity to engage in a management based consultancy project. This module is delivered over the whole academic year and provides some of the context through which the skills and competences in the Professional Development module are developed. The module provides you with the opportunity to put the skills developed and knowledge assimilated into practice by completing a project that is devised and managed by you working as part of a student group. It exposes you to real management issues in organisations and encourages you to take a holistic view of their solution. Examples of the types of projects that you could become involved in are organisational reviews, evaluation of business ideas, marketing plans, HR plans, project planning and appraisal processes.
Management of International Business
Management of International Business develops your awareness and understanding of the key principles impacting on the management of international businesses. It examines the decisions facing managers of international businesses given the global business environment in which they operate.
Managing Capability
Managing Capability develops your strategic perspective of the critical nature, value and interrelatedness of organisational capability in achieving organisational objectives, meeting performance requirements and satisfying key stakeholder expectations.
Please note this list is not exhaustive and modules may change from time to time.
Programme Specification
Your Future
Opportunities
BA Business & Management Studies is delivered by distance learning, meaning that you can continue to work whilst gaining an international management qualification. Many applicants will already be in employment and have some understanding of and experience with the nature and importance of management decision making within organisations. The course will help to broaden your vocational skills and knowledge and enhance your career prospects in the general area of business management.
Future Career
BA Business & Management Studies is ideal for applicants wanting to pursue a management career in industry, commerce, the public sector, or the voluntary sector. A key aim of the course is to equip you with the essential knowledge and theory of business and management, whilst also offering the opportunity to develop management skills and capabilities.
Additional Information
Assessment is through a combination of coursework, assignments, examinations, group-work, projects, case studies and a dissertation. The emphasis is on having a variety of assessment to allow you to demonstrate your full range of skills.
Jobs & Careers
Jobs & Careers is a service offering our students impartial advice. We can help you make decisions on your career and recognise and develop your employability skills. We also offer an employment service with part-time student opportunities and graduate jobs. Find out more at www.leedsmet.ac.uk/careers
Entry Requirements
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Distance Learning
Distance Learning
Additional Requirements: This course is level 6 entry only. If you have previously completed the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, an HND or Foundation degree (in a business related area) and gained 120 points at levels 4 and 5 you will normally be admitted onto this programme.
International Baccalaureate: 24 Points
Further UK & EU Information
Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2012
Attendance:Distance Learning
Distance Learning
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements: This course is level 6 entry only. If you have previously completed the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, an HND or Foundation degree (in a business related area) and gained 120 points at levels 4 and 5 you will normally be admitted onto this programme.
International Baccalaureate: 24 Points
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
UK & EU Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Distance Learning
Distance Learning
Non-Tariff qualifications: This course is level 6 entry only. If you have previously completed the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, an HND or Foundation degree (in a business related area) and gained 120 points at levels 1 and 2 you will normally be admitted onto this programme.
Further UK & EU Information
Advanced Diploma
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
We welcome applications from those studying the Advanced Diploma qualifications and will consider them as an entry requirement for our undergraduate courses. Requirements for individual courses may vary, and specific subjects and grades may be required. Please contact our Admissions Office for more information.
Getting Advice
If you have few or no formal qualifications, you may benefit from a free, confidential and impartial session with one of our Education Guidance team to discuss your options. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
Mature Students
Our University welcomes applications from mature applicants who demonstrate academic potential. We usually require some evidence of recent academic study, for example completion of an access course, however relevant work and life experience may also be considered. To find out more, visit our Education Guidance pages.
International Entry Requirements 2011
Attendance:Distance Learning
Distance Learning
English Language Requirement (IELTS):The English requirement for this course is IELTS 6.0 with no skills below 5.5 or equivalent.
Additional Requirements: This course is level 6 entry only. If you have previously completed the ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration, an HND or Foundation degree (in a business related area) and gained 120 points at levels 1 and 2 you will normally be admitted onto this programme.
Further International Information
Verify your qualifications
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
If you are an international student, we can help you to compare and verify your qualifications. Please contact our International Office on +44 (0)113 812 1111 8.30 to 17.00 Mon-Thurs / 8.30 to 16.30 Fri GMT or email internationaloffice@leedsmet.ac.uk.
Need to improve your English Language skills?
Don't worry if you don't have the level of English required for your chosen course. We offer a wide range of courses which have been designed to help you to improve your qualifications and English language ability, most of which are accredited by the British Council. Check your English and find out more about our English courses click here
More questions?
No matter what your questions, we are here to answer them, visit our International website to get more information and find out about our online open days.
Fees & Funding
UK & EU Fees Entry 2012
Fee Information
Our University's Board of Governors has agreed to set fees at £8,500 for full-time undergraduates starting in 2012.
There are no upfront fees for students. You will only start repaying tuition fees after you have graduated and once you are earning £21,000 or more. We also know that the repayments will be fixed at 9% of salary above £21,000. Therefore for someone earning £30,000 after graduation the repayment would be £67.50 per month.
| SALARY | MONTHLY PAYMENT | |
| £25,000 | £30.00 | |
| £30,000 | £67.50 | |
| £35,000 | £105.00 | |
| £40,000 | £142.50 | |
| £45,000 | £180.00 | |
| £50,000 | £217.50 | |
| £55,000 | £255.00 | |
| £60,000 | £292.00 |
Please refer to Questions & Answers on our new fees for further information.
National Scholarship Programme
If your household income is less than £25,000 a year you may be able to find help through the new £150m National
Scholarship Programme. This is a scheme that is being introduced to help people from low income families wanting
to go to university in 2012. The government has set national eligibility criteria based on household income, and
each university has designed its own scholarship scheme with extra criteria.
For more information click here.
UK & EU Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Distance Learning
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £2,300
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Leeds Metropolitan Bursary
Our Leeds Metropolitan Bursary is open to all full-time undergraduate students who pay annual
tuition fees in full and receive the full Higher Education Maintenance Grant.
Bursaries currently stand at £500 for the first year of study, £800 for the second and £1,000
for the third and subsequent years of study. They are paid in full in February each year.
You can apply online for loans, grants and bursaries by visiting
Student Finance Direct.
If you meet the criteria your bursary will be paid automatically, however you must remember to
consent to share your information with us when you make your application.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
Channel Islands and the Isle of Man
If you are an applicant from the Channel Islands or the Isle of Man fees may differ.
International Fees Entry 2011
Attendance:Distance Learning
Part-time
Part-time, year one typically £2,300
Equivalent or Lower Qualification (ELQ) Students
Higher fees apply for ELQ students. You may be an ELQ student if you already have a BA/BSc and want to enrol on another
Bachelors level course; if you already have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on a Bachelors level course OR if you already
have an MA/MSc and want to enrol on another taught Masters level course.
If you think you may be categorised as studying for an ELQ, you are advised to contact our Admissions Office.
Changes to fees
The information provided is accurate at the time of publication. Please note that all fees listed are subject to change and are likely to increase in subsequent years.
For more information on fees, finance and discounts please visit our Financing Your Studies webpage
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