BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Strategic Management) (Top-Up) (Cardiff Metropolitan University)
Course Information
Description
The programme aims to provide students with a broad, analytical integrated study of business management from a global perspective together with the necessary skills, knowledge and competencies specific to business management through a multi-disciplinary approach. This will involve consideration of a wide range of external and internal factors, which will include inter alia, economic, cultural social, political and technological issues. In addition, the programme seeks to lay a firm foundation for those students wishing to continue their academic studies at a higher level.
Entry Requirements
Admission Criteria
Age Requirement
At least 18 years old
Academic Requirement
- Applicants must possess at least Higher National Diploma, Foundation Degree or NARIC qualification equivalent to 1st and 2nd External Degree Programme (EDP).
- Applicants may apply on the basis of RPL and RPEL for admission with Credit. Such claims must conform to CARDIFF MET regulations for advanced standing and applicants must submit a portfolio of evidence. This will be accessed by the programme team and a report sent for confirmation to the School. The details required in this portfolio will depend upon the nature of the credit being claimed.
English Entry Requirement
- Students whose first language is other than English will need to provide evidence of fluency to at least an IELTS 6.0 standard, a minimum score of 5.5 in each element,
- 2. or the equivalent
Career Opportunities
Information not available
Modules
The BA (Hons) Global Business Management (Strategic Management) (Top-Up) is a one-year top up pathway degree that consists of core modules and optional modules determined by the college.
Core Modules
- Global Human Resource Management
- Global Supply Chain Management
- Economics, Strategy and Management
- Contemporary International Business Strategy
- Global Business Environment
Optional Modules (determined by the college)
- Global Financial Markets
- Innovation and Creativity Management in Global Markets
- Marketing Management and the Global Brand
- Impact of Cultural Diversity on Management Decisions
- International Logistics
- Global Talent Management
- Enterprise Project
Key Facts
Accredited by: Cardiff Metropolitan University
Course Length:
12 Months (Full-Time & Part-Time)
Support for students and their learning:
- All students studying in Beacon benefit from the team of dedicated tutors who provide a point of personal and regular contact for students
- An induction programme both for first year students and direct entry year two or three students
- Student handbook, programme handbook and individual module handbooks
- Module content and materials via Moodle Virtual Learning Environment
- Library and study skills packages
- Library and learning resources of both Cardiff Metropolitan University and Beacon
- 24 hour wifi, photocopying & printing services, library with PCs and laptop recommendation services
- Unlimited worldwide web access
- Access to student services including those offered by careers, welfare and counselling.
Teacher-Student Ratio
- Beacon maintains a maximum teacher-student ratio as follows:
- Practical and Tutorial – from 1:11 to 1:40
- Lecture – from 1:11 to 1:72
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18 months
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