Bachelor in Business Studies (BA) (Hons) - Independent College

• To provide learners with a strong base of contemporary business knowledge through theory, concepts and methods constituting academic grounding in the core disciplines and skills required for a career in general business
• To provide learners the environment in which to develop and confirm expertise in the major business disciplines
• To develop in learners a methodical and rational approach to business problem solving and decision making, with the capability to apply acquired knowledge and skills to practical business situations
• To develop in learners a range of intellectual skills, encompassing reasoning and evaluative skills and communication skills that develop as fully as possible their interpersonal abilities.
• To develop learner capacity to organise information, argue, negotiate and defend conclusions and to present them in a clear and coherent fashion
• To encourage learners to deal with knowledge in a critical and analytical way, with the capacity and confidence to evaluate ideas and opinions underpinned by qualitative and quantitative research findings
• To provide learners with the opportunity to also specialise in a sub-field of business learning and to increase their knowledge and skills in this specialised area of Management, Accounting and Finance, Marketing and IT
• To provide learners with the knowledge and foundation to pursue further postgraduate study

At the conclusion of the program, students should be able to:

• Demonstrate an in-depth knowledge of essential business knowledge, theoretical models and principles within the core aspects of business.
• Assess knowledge and information, tools and techniques in a critical manner to effectively adapt to changing business environments.
• Critically assess the fundamental elements of business in particular accountancy and finance, IT and management and marketing how they are inter-related with other functional areas in order to enable effective strategic business decisions.
• Be able to identify and harness new business models in pursuit of business objectives and to optimise personal productivity.
• Evaluate the responsibilities of business professionals in a professional manner, identifying potential ethical dilemmas and the evaluation of possible solutions.
• Demonstrate an extensive set of the acquired business skills, including the capability to participate creatively and responsibly in teams.
• Exhibit a command of research processes, and the ability to successfully apply this in an applied business project in a professional setting.
• Reflect on and demonstrate a level of academic ability at Level 8, allowing further academic or professional development.

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• The Public Sector
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• Major Technical Marketing Hubs
• Financial Services