Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Top-Up
Introduction
As well as providing a strong academic orientation to the world of commerce and public service, this programme equips students with the practical skills needed to become effective managers of teams and individuals. This programme enables students to acquire an in-depth understanding of a wide range of business concepts and prepares them for work in a number of general management roles. There is a particular emphasis on developing the ability to manage people, so that by the end of the programme students should be able to handle confidently many of the complex interpersonal interactions which take place between members of teams, clients and customers. The abilities to drive business success and manage people effectively are essential qualifications for becoming a successful manager.The University of Chichester, UK
The University of Chichester, a public university located in West Sussex, has been providing quality tertiary education since its founding in 1839. It has 14 departments and is member of the United Kingdom Cathedrals Group of universities. ERCI runs its classes on a lecture-tutorial system. The average teacher-student ratio for lectures and tutorials are as follows:- Lectures – 100 Students to 1 Lecturer
- Tutorials – 35 Students to 1 Tutor
Course Delivery
This programme is available in full and part time modes and will take 12 months to complete. Students will attend 3 semesters of academic study and are expected to complete between 30 credits to 45 credits each semester. Full-time students will attend classes 5 days a week on weekdays, while part-time students will attend classes 2-3 times a week on weekdays/weekends.
Course Structure: UOC Bachelor of Arts (Honours) Business Management (Top-Up)
Modules with effect from February 2025 cohort
Module Descriptions
Entrepreneurship
The module aims to focus on the environmental factors that are directly relevant to a small business context and develop a critical understanding of the entrepreneurial process in planning to start up a business.
Ethics And Corporate Social Responsibility
This module introduces students to a range of ethical issues, concepts, theories and techniques that affect people and organisations that they can reflect on in relation to their own values and ethics.
Global Business Today
This module introduces students to a range of current global issues that organisations need to be aware of to successfully compete and grow in an increasingly competitive global business environment.
Research Project
The module has a crucial role within the programme of study in that it provides the opportunity for students to research an area of particular interest within an appropriate business.
Strategic Management
The module encourages learners to think critically and creatively about strategic management from the formation of strategy through to frontline implementation.
Strategic and International HRM
The module focuses on the integrative nature of Strategic Human Resource Management with business strategy, organisational culture and design and how it can be put into operation with a range of management tools and techniques.
Strategic Marketing Management in A Global Environment
The module looks at the role of marketing in strategy and how marketing contributes to organisational success. It will provide students with a detailed knowledge of theoretical and practical perspectives of marketing strategy in order to develop an appropriate strategic marketing plan.
Teach-Out Modules (by March 2028)
Module Descriptions
Business Strategy
The module encourages you to think critically about business strategy and is designed for those who may have little or no personal experience of strategic management and aims to deliver strategic management for non-strategic managers.
Business Ethics and Social Responsibility
This module raises awareness of ethical considerations relevant to many business practices and issues today.
Corporate Finance
This module aims to give you an insight into the practical implications of key areas of corporate finance.
Global Branding
This module will extend your knowledge of marketing and branding by applying it to an international context.
Strategic Human Resource Management
This module considers the macro perspective of human resource management and the external and internal factors an organisation needs to consider when planning their resource requirements.
Course Availability
Intakes for the programme are available 3 times a year. All applications should be submitted to ERCI no later than 1 month before the commencement date.
Assessment Framework
Courses are assessed by a combination of coursework, practical assignments and examinations. Formative assessments will also be included, as well as self- and peer-assessment and a research project.
Entry Requirements
English Language Requirements
- IELTS 6.0 overall with no element lower than 5.5 or;
- Minimum C6 in English Language at GCE ‘O’ Levels or equivalent
Academic Requirements
- ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Marketing and Sales Management) or;
- ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Entrepreneurship) or;
- ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Banking and Finance) or;
- ERCI Advanced Diploma in Business Management (Tourism and Hospitality Management) or;
- Advanced Diploma in business from a recognised institute of higher learning or;
- Business Diploma from a local polytechnic
Remarks
- Applicants should be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration.
Graduation Requirements
Students must successfully complete, or be credited with, at least 360 credits within the stipulated period of study as set by the University, either via module exemptions or completion of requisite modules.
Course Fees
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