Business and Management 2014 Entry

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Business and Management

2014 Entry

Graduates with a business or management degree are well positioned to apply for a range of opportunities in the private or public sector or to set up their own business. Our graduates work in management positions in industry, commerce, banking, finance, manufacturing and the public sector or run their own companies.

Undergraduate degree courses

Faculty of Business and Law

Business School

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Wealth of experience,

depth of expertise

We have been supporting industry and

commerce in Manchester since 1889. Today there are over 350 staff in the Business School and, as part of the Faculty of Business and Law, we have strong links with 75 staff in Manchester Law School.

Alongside their teaching duties, our academic staff undertake research, contribute to professional associations and maintain close links with employers. This ensures that your studies are informed by the latest research and we work with you to develop the skills employers expect to the industry standards they trust.

Welcome to the Business School

Mike Bull

I am one of the leading academics for social enterprise and with Rory Ridley-Duff from Sheffield Hallam University, I have written the first textbook about this area, Understanding Social Enterprise: Theory and Practice. I am Chair of The Social and Sustainable Enterprise Network, Special Interest Group, Institute of Small Business and Entrepreneurship and I’m a Director of Together Works, The Social Enterprise Network for Greater Manchester.

David Taylor

It is essential that business programmes go beyond content and focus on the development of the individual in order to enhance student employability. We develop students’ capacity to generate ideas, think creatively, and act entrepreneurially in the world of work, whether employed in a large corporate, the public sector or indeed in self-employment.

Manchester has long held a reputation for producing

and nurturing some of the country’s best business

brains and dynamic entrepreneurs. We are proud that

our graduates and students are part of that success.

Dr. Sai Nudurupati

The information revolution and the easing of trade barriers have created a global marketplace. At the same time, technological developments are enhancing the connectivity of people and organisations thus changing how businesses operate. We equip our students with specialist knowledge on the latest technological developments to create competitive advantage.

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Working with UK and

international employers

We design and deliver bespoke training and management development programmes for employers such as Bank of New York Mellon, Her Majesty’s Revenue and Customs (HMRC), McDonald’s, Tesco, Booths, Southern Co-op, Halfords and Asda (George). Companies trust and work with us because of our flexible approach and ability to adapt to their needs. They also value our links with professional bodies and industry associations.

International perspective

Companies and organisations no longer operate within geographical boundaries. Instead their reach can extend across continents and they use suppliers and staff from different countries and cultures. As an international business school, we ensure that your degree studies have a cross-cultural dimension. There are also opportunities for you to spend a year working abroad or studying at one of our 27 partner institutions in Europe, Australia, North America or China (Hong Kong).

Achieving global standards

We are committed to achieving the international standards for Business Schools set by the Association to Advance Collegiate Schools of Business (AACSB) and have been accepted into membership by AACSB. Once accepted as a full member, AACSB accreditation will support our reputation for global recognition and will underpin how at MMU we approach the student experience, research, innovation and international activity.

Professional accreditation

and recognition

Many of our degree courses are accredited or approved by professional organisations. This independent endorsement reflects the work-focused nature of our courses and the practical skills that are integrated into your studies. For example we are an approved Centre for the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD).

Responsible management

and environmental

sustainability

Social responsibility, environmental sustainability and maintaining high ethical standards are characteristics we look to develop and instil in all our students and graduates. As you progress through your studies you will consider issues relevant to your chosen subject such as how employers contribute to their local communities through their corporate social responsibility (CSR) activities, the steps companies take to reduce their carbon footprint and changes to working practices in response to equality and age-related legislation.

Supporting

entrepreneurship

Manchester is a great place to start your own business. We recommend that you start by drawing on the support available from the University’s Careers and Employability Service and the graduate incubator, Innospace. You can also access information and advice from external organisations such as Pro-Manchester, which has its own SME Club, and the Greater Manchester Chamber of Commerce.

Hub for business

The Business School is more than an excellent teaching centre. It also has a role as a source of advice and help for businesses of all sizes. For example, the Centre for Enterprise has worked with 1,000 business people, improving their leadership, innovation and entrepreneur skills to support the drive for growth in the region.

Maria Allen

I am Deputy Undergraduate Co-ordinator for our business degrees. My research interests include comparative employment relations, business systems, multinational corporations, employment relations and firm performance, and institutional theory.

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Teaching rooms

The spacious lecture theatres and seminar rooms use state-of-the-art technology and enable our staff to deliver engaging and interactive classes. We utilise different room layouts to compliment different teaching styles– from banked seating in formal lecture theatres to Harvard style seminar rooms.

Study spaces

IT facilities

IT and printing facilities are provided in the technology suites. There are also laptop counters throughout the Business School for you to check

your emails on or plug your own laptop into. The MMU-WiFi network covers the whole building and the park outside so you can keep in touch wherever you are on campus.

Our magnificent £75 million teaching and research

headquarters is designed to be one of the finest and

most environmentally sustainable academic buildings

in the UK.

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Comfort and convenience

Food and drink

The Hub Café and Hub Kitchen serve a range of hot and cold drinks, snacks and meals. Both offer preferential prices for students. There is also seating in the catering atrium where you can enjoy food you’ve brought from home.

Lockers

There are 500 coin-operated lockers in the building so that you can store some of your personal belongings whilst you are on campus.

Rest rooms and showers

Selected rest rooms on the ground floor have showers. They are particularly useful if you run or cycle to the Business School and want to freshen up before your lectures or if you need to get changed in the Business School before going to work.

Student Hub

The Hub brings together our experienced advisory teams who are here to help you with accommodation, student finance, careers, placements and internships, Moodle (our web-based study environment) and accessing support if you have dyslexia or a disability. The

International Office is also based in the Hub and provides a range of advice to European and overseas students from practical matters, such as opening a bank account in the UK, to specialist support on issues such as visas.

Library

The Sir Kenneth Green All Saints University Library is next door to the Business School. It is open year-round and 24/7 at peak study and exam times. The Library stocks a large selection of books and provides access to a huge digital library with journals, e-books and research papers. Library staff run regular information skills training sessions to ensure you can locate, access and select the most appropriate resources from the wealth of material available.

Campus life

The Business School is at the heart of the All Saints Campus. When you are ready to take a break from your studies, the Students’ Union, Capitol Theatre and Holden Gallery are just a short walk away.

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Meeting graduate employers

Each term there is a packed schedule of employer visits to campus. Organised by the University’s Careers and Employability Service, these

presentations enable you to meet employers from different sectors who are actively recruiting graduates. This is your opportunity to find out more about the company, the vacancies they have available, and their application process.

Mentor Match

The Mentor Match scheme puts you in touch with a recent graduate or an experienced manager who is working in your chosen sector. They provide you with ‘insider’ knowledge about their sector and share tips and advice to help you progress with your career.

Guest lectures

Client projects

During your studies you will be asked to complete group assignments where you address a brief set by a client. Depending on your degree, this may involve undertaking new product research for a software company, developing a marketing strategy for an organic cider producer or engaging with local businesses to identify measures that will support

regeneration and business development plans.

Volunteering

mmuXchange enables you to undertake

voluntary work experience for an organisation or sports club and develop your business skills in marketing, retailing or business and

management. www.mmuxchange.com

Throughout your studies there are

opportunities to build your profile in

your chosen profession by gaining

work experience, completing

work-related assignments and developing

your network of contacts.

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Part-time work

Working part-time or during the holidays is a great way to get experience of working in different sectors and developing transferable skills that are highly valued by employers. The University’s Careers and Employability Service has an interactive jobs board where you can find details of current part-time, graduate and voluntary vacancies.

www.manmet.prospects.ac.uk

Jobs4Students is the University’s own student temping agency and advertises paid

opportunities to work on campus for the University. www.mmu.ac.uk/jobs4students

Placement year

A placement year can be an excellent opportunity to acquire high quality work experience and structured on-the-job training whilst earning a salary. There are also

opportunities for you to undertake a placement-based project where you research a business issue for your employer. This project can count towards one of your final year units and reduces your workload in your final year. The placement must be a minimum of 36 weeks but it will usually last for 12 months and takes place after your second year of study.

We have an award-winning placement team, who advertise vacancies and can help you find a placement. The team has over 25 years’ experience of matching students to employers. They advertise over 1,000 vacancies each year, organise an annual placement fair where you can meet employers who are actively recruiting placement students, deliver CV workshops, provide one-to-one advice, and will conduct a mock interview with you so you can practice your interview technique.

The placement jobs market is competitive and it is your responsibility to be pro-active and apply for vacancies. We recommend that you start researching companies and opportunities during your first year and apply for positions at the start of your second year. Finding the right

opportunity and the right position is important because if you are a good match to your placement, your employer could offer you a full-time position when you have graduated.

“Graduates with flair, imagination and

enthusiasm but with a pragmatic business

edge that sets them apart from the crowd."

Richard Roycroft

National and Provincial Sales Director Manchester Evening News

Aldi, Bentley, Co-op, Tesco and Debenhams are just

some of the employers that came on to campus last

year to talk to students about graduate schemes

and career opportunities.

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Introduction

This degree enables you to combine the flexibility and choice of a broad-based business degree with the option to specialise during the later stages of the course. Consequently you are able to gain skills in all areas of business and make an informed decision about which area of business you wish to build your career in (management, marketing and communications, finance, human resource management, business strategy or product/service design and

development).

Your studies draw on different business

disciplines including strategy, management and leadership; marketing; finance and accounting; human resource management; and data analysis. Case studies and contemporary business

examples enable you to see how different types of business organisations operate and succeed in UK, European and overseas markets.

Assignments are work-focused so that you can apply the business theory you have learnt to real-life scenarios and work practices. The course has a particular focus on

entrepreneurship. This is because entrepreneurs have to have a good all-round understanding of their company and they take a fresh, innovative approach to improving business practices and identifying new opportunities. These skills and traits are highly valued by employers who are looking for ‘corporate entrepreneurs’ – people who will work for them and be proactive in making suggestions about how the business can improve and more forward. This approach also provides you with the skills to launch your own company or consultancy.

This degree is designed to equip you with the essential

skills and knowledge to become an effective business

leader, manager or entrepreneur.

"I have been fortunate to have been involved with

the entrepreneurship activities at the Business

School for the last 2 years as a mentor, adviser and

judge. It has been most interesting working with

the students at different levels and seeing how they

have developed. The activities are not just

theoretical - the students take their projects,

transact business and make 'Proper Money'. It

makes you realise how much better we as 'Business

People' would be if we had had the same start as

these inspirational students."

Malcolm Turner

Turner Sanderson Consulting

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Quirky Charms won the Business School’s Young Enterprise Start-Up Competition 2013 and shared the honour of representing the University at the national Goldman Sachs Young Innovators Awards in London with City of Glory.

Quirky Charms, developed by students Shanaz Roye and Stephen Spary, created bespoke jewellery

collectibles for individuals and corporate clients. In the Business School final they were up against Manchester-themed T-shirt company City of Glory and childhood confectionary business Sugar Rush. David Taylor, Programme Coordinator for Business, Management and Enterprise, said: “Each year we set this task to give undergraduate students a taste of business creation and to develop their entrepreneurial spirit. This was the longest debate we’ve ever had to decide a winner as all the teams were of such a high calibre. Quirky Charms won but City of Glory were a very close second and both businesses were selected for the national final.”

Special Features

•Staff teaching on this course are research active and apply their work to current business practice through informing government policy, providing consultancy services and supporting entrepreneurs. They share their ‘real-world’ experience with you to ensure that you are close to the issues and emerging trends that affect the business community.

•If you choose the placement route, you will undertake a minimum of 36 weeks’ paid work experience as part of your course.

•There are opportunities to study a language alongside your degree studies. In your final year, you can choose a language as one of your optional units.

•All students join one of our management ‘houses’ - Castlefield, Petersfield, Acresfield, Addy or Turing. As well as providing a great social network with inter-house social events and competitions, each house has student mentors who provide help and advice as you settle into Business School Life and you meet your house’s alumni champions – successful graduates who share tips and advice about how to develop a career in their chosen profession.

•The Management Department Society is a very active undergraduate student society that arranges social events throughout the year. Find them on Facebook at

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Course structure and content

Each year you study four, 30-credit units:

Year 1

•Dynamic Business Environments

•Finance and Accounting for Managers

•Understanding and Managing People

•Ideas, Creativity and Entrepreneurship

Year 2

•Sustainable and Ethical Business

•Marketing and Operations

•Managing Effective Organisations

•Enterprise in Action ORWork-based Learning

Placement or Overseas Study

Placement route:A minimum of 36 weeks’ paid work experience.

Overseas study:Study at a university in Europe, North America, Australia or China (Hong Kong)

Final Year

•Global Strategy

•Business Project

•Two optional units*

*You can select from a wide choice of optional units or choose to focus your studies on human resource management, finance, marketing or entrepreneurship.

We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: www.mmu.ac.uk/10569

Further Information

Entry requirements: page 22 Fees and funding: page 25 UCAS codes and how to apply: page 26

“My placement year at IBM has been

an extremely useful insight into the

operations of a global company. I have

developed as a professional and the

responsibility I have been given has

been an enjoyable challenge. I would

encourage prospective students to

undertake a placement especially with

the graduate market becoming more

competitive year on year.”

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Innoflux is an annual challenge supported by the University’s Careers & Employability Service that enables students to take a business idea and, during the course of a day, work it up into a full business proposition with help and support from 10 successful entrepreneurs.

“For the challenge we use ‘Xing’, a business-scenario tool that is used by companies across the world to develop ideas into fully costed business cases,” explains Claire Giddens, NW HE Enterprise Champion. “By using Xing to map out their business proposal from concept to profitable venture and drawing on the practical experience of the entrepreneurs, each team receives a real-world insight into the decisions that need to be taken to ensure a great idea is turned into a profitable business that generates a good return on investment.”

MBusiness

NEW FOR 2014 ENTRY

This is an integrated four-year undergraduate Masters course with work experience. Your studies cover a range of business and management disciplines and you develop higher-level, postgraduate skills and

competencies.

The first year is designed to give you a thorough grounding in subjects such as finance, human resource management, business environment and

entrepreneurship. You then undertake your first work experience appointment, which enables you to apply what you have learnt to real life business situations. In the second year your studies focus on areas such as marketing, operations, responsible business and ethics, organisational behaviour and entrepreneurship. During class discussions, you analyse business case studies and draw on your work experience to deepen your understanding of how business theories can be effectively applied to the workplace. At the end of the year, you start your second work experience

appointment.

Strategy and leadership are an important element of the third year. In the project-based unit you have the opportunity to undertake a consultancy project or to develop a young enterprise company. You can also choose to specialise in an area of business by selecting an optional unit from a wide range of business

disciplines. There is also the third and final work experience appointment.

The Master’s level units in the final year enable you to further develop your business ideas. The choice of optional units enables you to specialise in a business area such as finance, marketing, human resource management, entrepreneurship or digital marketing. This is a new course for 2014 entry and the content provided here may change. All updates are posted to:

mmu.ac.uk/study

“These enterprise initiatives are so valuable

in today’s competitive market place, giving

students more experience to help them when

they leave university to find employment.”

Sarah Gormley,

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Introduction

We take for granted the innovative ideas that improve the services we receive through our mobile phones, laptops, iPads and tablet devices. Ideas that make life convenient by enabling us to tweet, email, chat, share

pictures, search the Internet, find directions and maps, play games, download music and books, and buy online. Companies are adopting new, sophisticated, responsive systems that

streamline their operations and enable them to engage and retain their customers with intelligent customer relationship management. Business technology is the common thread that runs through all these developments and enables them to happen.

This degree is designed to ignite your curiosity and equip you with the technical skills to make your ideas a reality although no prior knowledge of business technology or Information

Communication Technology is required. We build your knowledge and confidence by combining business studies with marketing, project management and units that focus on web and emerging technologies. Case studies of UK, European and overseas companies demonstrate how business technology professionals have developed and refined their ideas to meet the needs of their clients and customers. These examples also ensure that you are kept up to date with the latest cutting edge developments. Business development and entrepreneurship skills are integrated into your studies. This ensures that you develop a mature approach to your work and are able to assess which ideas

Special Features

•This degree is available as a three year (full-time) or four year (placement) course.

•If you take the placement route, you will undertake a minimum of 36 weeks’ paid work experience as part of your studies. Our dedicated placement team help students secure placements in prestigious companies such as IBM, Microsoft, BUPA, Lloyds TSB and MBNA.

•Manchester Metropolitan University was the first university to offer a Business Technology programme over 20 years ago and is highly regarded within the profession. Our extensive network of alumni work for UK and

international companies and organisations. They enjoy rewarding careers in business analysis, project management, IT

management, and web development.

•The teaching and learning on the programme links academic work with practical business experience, a must for preparing graduates for employment in a wide range of businesses.

•There are close links between BSc (Hons) Business Technology and the work-based BSc (Hons) iBusiness (see opposite)

Google, Facebook, Apple and IBM are just four of

the global brands that have revolutionised how we

communicate and operate. Their success stems

from their innovative approach to business and

web-based technologies.

BSc (Hons) Business Technology

NEW FOR 2014 ENTRY

This degree is designed to ignite your

curiosity and equip you with the

technical skills to make your ideas a

reality. We build your knowledge and

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Course structure and content

Year 1

•Introduction to Work and Organisations

•Business Evaluation and Effectiveness

•Web and Mobile Technologies

•Introduction to Business Systems

Year 2

•Technology Management

•Emerging Technologies in Organisations

•Customer Information Management

•Digital Technology Design and Build

Placement or Overseas Study

Placement route:

A minimum of 36 weeks’ paid work experience.

Overseas study:

Study at a university in Europe, North America, Australia or China (Hong Kong)

Final Year

•Business Intelligence and Strategy

•Developing a Digital Business

•Research Project or Optional Unit

•Digital and Social Media Marketing Communications Management

This is a new course for 2014 entry and content may change. All updates are posted to

mmu.ac.uk/study

Further Information

BSc (Hons) iBusiness

This new, innovative three-year degree enables you to work and earn a salary whilst you are studying.

Working with an employer, who is based in Manchester or the region, your time is split between timetabled classes at the Business School and applying what you have learned to the workplace.

Assignments are work-focused enabling you to build up a portfolio of successful projects and real-life case studies. You cover some of the most dynamic areas of business – including marketing, digital business and management skills. This provides you with

opportunities to develop in-depth knowledge of market research, business intelligence, digital marketing and strategic management. We also work with you to develop your technical, project management, communication and team working skills.

Unlike traditional degrees, the application process for this course will not be handled through UCAS. To be kept up-to-date about course developments, please complete our online enquiry form, stating ‘iBusiness’ as your subject. mmu.ac.uk/contact

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Introduction

International trade is an increasingly important area of work for many companies and the most successful businesses understand the cultural, political and financial differences involved when dealing across different countries and

continents.

This degree provides you with the skills and knowledge to be able to play an important part in developing and maintaining international business relationships. You will cover the core business areas of: strategy; cross-cultural human resource management; international accounting and finance; global business and politics; international trading relations; and marketing and operations.

Case studies and contemporary business examples enable you to see how different types of business organisations operate and succeed in UK and international markets. Assignments are work-focused so that you can apply the business theory you have learnt to real-life scenarios and work practices.

You can choose to include a language as part of your studies. This can be a language which is completely new to you or which you have previously studied before. Options currently include: Arabic, Chinese, English as a Foreign Language (for students whose first language is not English), French, German, Italian, Japanese and Spanish.

If you choose the Overseas Study route you can spend a year studying abroad at one of our partner universities in the USA, Australia, Canada, China (Hong Kong), France, Germany,

Special Features

•The placement route provides the opportunity to work for a year, applying your studies to real-life business situations and ‘testing’ possible career paths. You will also be encouraged to identify a work-based issue that you can explore and develop into a research project in your final year. Our students have undertaken placements for Johnson and Johnson in Tokyo, Hellman Worldwide Logistics in the USA, Warner Bros in London and Lloyds TSB in Manchester.

•The overseas study route is a cultural exchange that provides you with the opportunity to study at an overseas partner institution. Classes are usually taught in English.

•This degree uses innovative teaching methods which are supported by Moodle, podcasting and video links.

Today’s businesses operate in a global market place.

This degree combines business knowledge with

cross-cultural management skills and develops your ability to

assess and respond to changes in European and

international trading environments.

“I chose this placement because I want to work

in the automotive industry and supply chain

management. I worked across different

departments and saw how the whole company

operated. My second language is German and

I worked in the quality department dealing

with any quality issues raised by Vauxhall’s

German dealerships. I also spent some time

working with the production control and

engineering changes team and I was trained

to use industry software such as Filezilla,

BA (Hons) International

Business Management

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Year 1

•International Business Environment

•International Accounting and Finance

•Developing Cultural Flexibility

ORA Language

Year 2

•International Business Theory and Practice

•International Political Economy

•International Marketing and Business Operations

Oneof the following:

• Work Based Learning

• Managing Across Cultures

• A Language

Placement or Overseas Study

Placement route:

A minimum of 36 weeks’ work experience

Overseas study:

Study at one of our partner universities in Europe, North America, Australia or China (Hong Kong)

Final Year

• International Strategy

•Emerging Markets and Regional Economics

•Two Optional Units

We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/10570

Further Information

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Introduction

Our Joint Honours courses enable you to combine two subjects from the business sector and develop your knowledge and skills of different professions in parallel. This places you in a strong position to make informed career choices about the jobs you would like to apply for when you have graduated. It also

demonstrates to employers that you have both specialist knowledge of selected business disciplines and a broader awareness of the different functions and skills that make up a successful company or organisation. There are strong links between our Single Honours and Joint Honours degrees as many of the units (modules) are taught on both courses. Consequently, you develop a good network of friends and contacts across a range of courses in the Business School and you are taught and advised by our professionally-qualified and research-active staff.

If you choose the placement route, you will undertake a minimum of 36 weeks’ work experience as part of the course. This takes place after your second year of study and enables you to work for an employer, apply your studies to real-life business situations and add some very valuable work experience to your CV.

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Business

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing

BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

Joint Honours

NEW FOR 2014 ENTRY

Each year you take four units – typically two units from each subject in your Joint Honours degree. The subject overviews here provide an indication of what you will study. More detailed unit information will be available on our eProspectus, mmu.ac.uk/study Business

This versatile subject covers the skills and knowledge you need to become an effective business leader, manager or entrepreneur. Units are carefully selected to ensure that there is synergy between the ‘business’ element of your degree and your other Joint Honours subject. Typically, your studies cover: strategy,

management and leadership; marketing; finance and accounting; human resource management; and data analysis. A broad range of company case studies are used to provide insight into how different types of business organisations

operation and succeed in UK and overseas markets. Where appropriate there are practical and scenario-based assignments that enable you to apply your knowledge to current business issues.

Human Resource Management

Any company or organisation that employs staff makes provision for human resource

management. They may have their own human resources (HR) department or smaller companies will employ someone with HR knowledge or outsource this element of their business to a consultancy. Your studies prepare you for a career in the HR profession by covering: HR strategy, devising effective organisational structures, performance management, staff recruitment and retention, training and

development, employment law, and equality and diversity. You will also analyse issues such as

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Marketing

Encompassing marketing communications, event management, brand management, consumer research and relationship marketing, this Joint Honours subject prepares you for a career in the communications profession. Your studies cover the theoretical concepts that underpin marketing practice and you will complete assignments that develop your practical marketing skills. As well as looking at the inspiration behind effective advertising images and copy, you will also look at the research, project management and budgeting skills that underpin successful campaigns. The media landscape has changed significantly in recent times and there will be opportunities to analyse how different

companies and organisations use social, digital, print and broadcast media to their best

advantage.

We also offer Joint Honours degrees in Economics. Details of these courses are in the Accounting, Finance and Economics brochure.

Further Information

MHuman Resource

Management

This is an integrated four-year undergraduate Masters course with work experience. On completing the course you will also receive an advanced award from the industry’s professional association, the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD). This course assumes no previous knowledge of human resource management and the first year of study is designed to introduce you to key areas in the profession and develop your general business knowledge. Units cover areas such as understanding and managing people, human resource management (HRM) in practice, dynamic business environments, and finance and accounting for business. At this early stage, there are close links with the Joint Honours degree in Human Resource Management and Business and you share lectures and tutorials.

In the second and third years, your studies become more specialist and cover talent development and coaching, managing effective organisations, HRM and employment law, work psychology and international and cross-cultural HRM. There are also opportunities to acquire professional experience through work-based learning, employer projects and the work placement. The Master’s level units in the final year are designed to develop the high-level transferable skills that are valued by employers such as communication and presentation skills, data analysis, team working, and project management, whilst your studies focus on strategic areas of HRM, leadership and management. This is a new course for 2014 entry and the content provided here may change. All updates are posted to:

mmu.ac.uk/study

A Joint Honours degree demonstrates

to employers that you have both

specialist knowledge of selected

business disciplines and a broader

awareness of the different functions

and skills that make up a successful

company or organisation.

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Introduction

Through practical and academic study, the BA (Hons) Business and BA (Hons) International Business suite of courses provides you with the skills to work in a variety of business areas. The practical aspect of the courses are introduced through the study of real-life case studies and projects backed up with the application of the latest academic thinking.

There is a wide range of optional units. If you are studying BA (Hons) Business, you can choose two units from any of those on the list. If you decide to specialise and opt for BA (Hons) Business with . . . or BA (Hons) International Business you take two optional units that reflect your subject interest. For example if you are considering setting up your own business or specialising in entrepreneurship, you may choose one of the enterprise units.

Entrepreneurial Practice enables you to take a business idea and, with support from

entrepreneurs, business professionals and/or industrialists, work up a business plan. You can then either test your business idea through undertaking a pilot study or you can launch your

Special Features

•This degree attracts high calibre international students and professionals from Asia, North and South America, and Australasia.

•The units you study during your degree combine practical and theoretical knowledge to prepare you for employment in a wide range of business areas.

•Your subject tutors come from a range of academic and industry backgrounds.

•For international students, free English classes and one-to-one tutorials are provided through ELSIS (English Language Services for

International Students). ELSIS enables you to develop your academic writing, listening, reading and speaking skills. All classes are delivered by qualified and experienced tutors.

These courses have been designed for

students who are looking for advanced

entry to the final year of a bachelor’s

degree. The range of optional units enables

you to tailor the course to your subject

interests.

BA (Hons) Business

BA (Hons) Business with:

Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human

Resource Management or Marketing

BA (Hons) International

Business

top-up

degrees

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You study four, 30-credit units:

Core units:

There are two core units:

•Global Strategy

•Professional and Academic Development

Optional units*

You take two optional units, which are related to your subject interest.

•America: Business and Culture

•Business Ethics and Sustainability

•Corporate Financial Management

•Developing a Digital Business

•Digital and Social Media Marketing Communications Management

•Entrepreneurial Practice

•Entrepreneurs, Business and Society

•Global and Networked Innovation Management

•Integrated Marketing Comms

•International and Global Marketing

•Performance Management for Business

•Project Management

•Psychology at Work

•Risk Management in Banking and Insurance

•Strategic Human Resource Management

•Strategic Operations for Business Development

*Optional units are available subject to demand and timetabling. If there are specific units you would like to study, please contact us via

www.mmu.ac.uk/course-enquirybefore you apply.

These courses have been revised for 2014 entry and the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/10562

Further Information

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Introduction

You can enter this degree programme at a point that reflects your current qualifications and work experience. Some students enter at stage 1 whilst others, who have a HND, Foundation Degree or equivalent enter at stage

3 and ‘top-up’ to a degree with just 12 months of part-time study.

The content of your studies is influenced by the point at which you join the course. If you enter at Stage 1 or 2, the units are designed to give you a good grounding in core business areas. Your studies cover human resource

management, data analysis and accounting skills for managers, business ethics and corporate social responsibility. We also work with you to develop your awareness of modern business practices and how, in today’s

international trading environments, issues in one region can affect businesses operating in the UK and overseas.

In Stages 3 and 4, your studies become more specialist and you start to focus on management and strategy. The optional unit and project in Stage 4 enable you to tailor the degree to a particular business interest such as finance, human resource management or marketing.

This part-time vocational degree is ideal if you have

ambitions to move into a management role at work,

are looking to gain the skills to enable you to launch

your own business, or would like a degree that builds

on your work experience.

part-time

degree

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Special Features

•If you have relevant work experience you can request exemption from some of the units through APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning). This enables you to achieve a BA (Hons) without having to study all of the units listed.

•There are different timetable options depending on your availability and how quickly you need to progress through your studies:

•Evening study (Mondays and Wednesdays, 6.00-8.00pm) and occasional additional study days. This enables you to make steady progress through your studies and complete a Stage per year. Daytime study options are also available. Please contact us for details.

•‘Top-up’ route. If you have a HND,

Foundation Degree or equivalent and wish to complete your studies in 12 months, your studies will take place during the week with students who are in the final year of the full-time BA (Hons) Business Management degree.

•At the start of the year there is a Study Skills Day. This takes place on a Saturday and provides an introduction to the University’s library service, IT facilities and includes study skills such as academic writing.

•Some of the units, such as Work-based Learning, are taught online. This enables you to study from home at any time and you do not need to come onto campus for lectures or seminars.

Course structure and content

Each stage has three, 30-credit units:

Stage 1

•Information Analysis and Finance for Business

•Work-based Learning (online study)

Stage 2

•Global Context of Modern Business

•Responsible Business

Stage 3

•Marketing the Operation

•Management and Organisation

Stage 4

•Global Strategy

•Project

•One optional unit

We regularly check the content of our courses and adapt them to ensure they prepare our students for graduate careers. Consequently the information provided here may change. All updates are posted to: mmu.ac.uk/10017

Further Information

Entry requirements: page 22

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MBusiness

MHuman Resource Management

Subject Entry Requirements Mathematics English Language

280-320 UCAS tariff points, with a minimum of 280 at A2.

GCSE grade C in Mathematics. Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics also

•GCSE grade C in English Language.

•Level 2 Functional Skills English.

Qualifications

We accept many different UK, European and international qualifications. To provide a benchmark, we show our minimum typical entry requirements using some of the most common qualifications taken by students in England.

If you are studying in England, Wales, Scotland or Ireland and your

qualifications are not listed here, please check www.ucas.com to compare your predicted or actual grades to the information provided opposite. You can also contact our admissions team for further information

[email protected]

If you have studied outside the UK, please see

www.mmu.ac.uk/internationalto compare the qualifications in your country to those studied in England.

When considering your application, we assess your aptitude

for the subject as well as your general ability in English and

mathematics. Offers are based on predicted or actual results

for your current or most recent course of study.

Oneof the following, or an acceptable alternative:

•260-280 UCAS tariff points, with a minimum of 260 at A2.

•BTEC National Extended Diploma at Level 3 – Grades DMM.

•An Access to HE Diploma will be considered. 15 Level 3 credits at Merit required.

GCSE grade C in Mathematics. Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics also accepted.

•IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each unit

•TOEFL IBT 79

BA (Hons) Business Management

BA (Hons) International Business Management

Joint Honours

Subject Entry Requirements Mathematics English Language

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Mathematics

All of our degree courses have units that require some basic mathematical skills. Consequently, we check your level 2 exam results, for example GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills

Mathematics.

English language

All students need to provide evidence of their English language ability. For many UK students we look at your level 2 exam results for example GCSE or Level 2 Functional Skills English.

If English is not your first language, we consider a range of qualifications, including IETLS and TOEFL. For more information and scores, see

www.mmu.ac.uk/international/cour ses/english-language-requirements/

If you need some support with your English language skills, you can attend one of our highly regarded English courses. The University’s British Council accredited English Language Centre offers a number of different pre-sessional English language courses.

www.mmu.ac.uk/efl

The Business School’s annual summer schools develop both your English language skills and your business knowledge.

www.business.mmu.ac.uk/ summerschool

Changes to entry

requirements

The information provided here is correct at the time of press. The University regularly reviews its entry requirements and they can change. The most current information is posted to the

eProspectus, www.mmu.ac.uk/study

•240-280 UCAS tariff points, with a minimum of 240 at A2.

•BTEC National Extended Diploma at Level 3 – Grades MMM.

•An Access to HE Diploma will be considered. 15 Level 3 credits at Merit required.

GCSE grade C in Mathematics. Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics also accepted.

•IELTS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each unit

•TOEFL IBT 79

BSc (Hons) Business Technology

BSc (Hons) iBusiness

Subject Entry Requirements Mathematics English Language

•HND in a relevant business subject (Merit profile)

•Foundation Degree in a relevant business subject (normally 50% average)

GCSE grade C, or an acceptable alternative, in mathematics.

•IETLS 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each unit

•TOEFL IBT 79

BA (Hons) Business

BA (Hons) Business with Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management

or Marketing

BA (Hons) International Business

Subject Entry Requirements Mathematics English Language

BA (Hons) Business Management (part-time)

Applications are considered individually and you are advised to contact our Course Enquiries team via the web form,

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The Foundation Year enables you to gain the skills for your chosen degree course. Each year we accept hundreds of students from a range of traditional and non-traditional backgrounds who have the ability to study at university level, but don’t have the UCAS tariff points to enter directly onto an honours degree. The inclusive nature of the programme is reflected in the entry requirements and you may find yourself studying alongside students with BTEC, NVQ, A Level and other Level 3 qualifications, or students with relevant work experience.

The content of the Foundation Year is designed to ensure that you progress directly onto Year 1 of the linked honours degree with confidence. Since the Foundation Year is an integral part of a specific degree course, you apply for either a four year full-time course (Foundation Year + three year Honours degree) or a five year placement course (Foundation year + three year Honours degree and a placement year). The Foundation Degrees for this subject area are:

•BA (Hons) Business Management (foundation)

UCAS code N203

•BA (Hons) International Business Management (foundation) UCAS code N128

Entry requirements

The typical minimum entry requirements for a degree that includes a Foundation Year are 160 UCAS tariff points. The points must come from one, or a combination of, the following

qualifications:

•BTEC Level 3 Diploma/Extended Diploma, CACHE Level 3 Diploma

•Vocational qualifications at Level 3, for example NVQ

•A levels (not AS)

Alternatively, if you have other qualifications that are not included in the UCAS tariff (see

www.ucas.com) we are happy to consider the suitability of these qualifications.

You will also need to have at least a grade D or above (or an acceptable alternative) in GCSE English language and mathematics. If you have not had the opportunity to gain the qualifications to support your application, you may still apply to be considered for the Foundation Programme.

EU and international students

If English is not your first language, you will also need to have IELTS 5.5 (or an equivalent English language qualification) with at least 5.0 in all components. You will be placed on our

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UK/EU students

There is a system of loans and grants available to assist students going to university. Your fees can be paid for by applying for a tuition fee loan and you will not have to pay any fees upfront. You do not have to start making repayments on student loans until the April after you graduate and only then if you are earning over £21,000. The tuition fee for the full-time, placement and overseas degrees in this brochure for 2014 entry will be £9,000. The cost of placement years for 2016/17 is still to be determined but as a guide, the placement fee for 2014/15 will be £680 and has historically increased by around 2.5% each year. This is subject to change, so please check

www.finance.mmu.ac.uk/studentsto determine the exact fee before you start your placement year.

Further information about fees, funding support and the University’s £4,000 student support package for new, full-time, first year

undergraduates whose household income is up to and including £25,000 is available from

www.mmu.ac.uk/fees

International students

The tuition fees for students who do not qualify for UK or European Union (EU) status is £10,250 (2014 entry). There are a number of organisations that award scholarships to international

students. Many of these scholarships are awarded a year in advance so you are advised to start your research at least 18 months before you plan to start your course. In addition, the University has a limited number of partial scholarships which are made through the Vice-Chancellor International Scholarships scheme. Please see www.mmu.ac.uk/international/ scholarshipsfor more information.

Foundation Year

The Foundation Year tuition fee for UK/EU students is £3,465 (a different fee applies for international students). When progressing from the Foundation Year onto the degree course the tuition fee increases to be in line with that charged for the Honours degree. Foundation Year students are treated the same as any other undergraduate and are able to apply for tuition fee loans, student maintenance loans and maintenance grants for the full duration of the course.

We passionately believe that going to university is a

real investment in your future. If you wish to follow

a professional or vocational career then going to

university remains the best and most direct way

of achieving this.

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Visit us

We hold open days in June, October and November each year. Coming to an open day gives you a feel for the University and you can find out about our courses and attend subject and general talks. You can speak to tutors and current students about courses and ask any questions you may have. You can also join a campus tour to see the halls of residence and campus facilities. Details of forthcoming events can be found at www.mmu.ac.uk/openday

If you are offered a place on one of our degrees, you will be invited to attend an applicant visit day in the Spring. The visit day enables you to find out more about the Business School, see our study facilities and meet tutors and current students.

How to apply

Full-time students

If you are planning to study full-time you should apply through UCAS. Please submit your application online at

www.ucas.com. Please contact UCAS’ applicant helpline on 0871 468

0 468 if you have any queries or problems using the online application system.

Part-time students

UCAS codes

Manchester Metropolitan University M40

BA (Hons) Business Management

Full-time (3 years) N201

Placement (4 years) N204

Overseas study (4 years) N202

Foundation Year - see page 21

BSc (Hons) Business Technology

Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years)

UCAS codes to be published on the eProspectus

BA (Hons) International Business Management

Full-time (3 years) N121

Placement (4 years) N120

Overseas study (4 years) N123

Foundation Year - see page 21 Integrated Degree and Masters

MBusiness

MHuman Resource Management

Full-time (4 years)

Joint Honours

BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Business BA (Hons) Human Resource Management and Marketing BA (Hons) Business and Marketing

Full-time (3 years) Placement (4 years)

Top-up Degrees

BA (Hons) Business BA (Hons) Business with

Entrepreneurship, Finance, Human Resource Management or Marketing BA (Hons) International Business

Full-time (1 year)

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Other courses available from the Business School:

Accounting, Finance and Economics

• BA (Hons) Accounting and Finance • BA (Hons) Banking and Finance • BA/BSc (Hons) Economics

• BA (Hons) Economics and Banking (Joint Honours)

• BA (Hons) Economics and International Business (Joint Honours) • BA (Hons) Finance

• BA (Hons) Finance and Economics (Joint Honours) • Professional Accounting (Part-time)

Marketing, Advertising and Public Relations

• BA (Hons) Advertising and Brand Management • BA (Hons) Marketing Management

• BA (Hons) Public Relations and Marketing • BA (Hons) Retailing

Sport – Management and Marketing

• BA (Hons) Sports Management

• BA (Hons) Sports Marketing Management

Combined Honours

• BA (Hons) Business/Economics

• BA (Hons) Business Economics/International Business

• BA (Hons) Business Enterprise/ Human Resource Management • BA (Hons) Business Enterprise/Marketing

• BA (Hons) Digital Media/Marketing • BA (Hons) Economics/Politics

• BA (Hons) International Business/Marketing

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This information is correct at time of going to press. For terms and conditions applicable to the provision of the University’s educational services please refer to the prospectus. June 2013.

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