BA (Hons) International Business Management (Cardiff Metropolitan University)

Admission Criteria

Age Requirement

At least 18 years old

Academic Requirement

At least Grade C in any 3 GCE ‘A’ level subjects, or Polytechnic diploma, or equivalent foreign qualifications

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,
  • 2. or the equivalent

Exemptions

Students with an appropriate polytechnic diploma or HND/C in the relevant discipline or equivalent can transfer directly onto the degree; other students wishing to enter the course 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 assessed 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.

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The BA (Hons) International Business Management is a 360-credit qualification that consists of core modules and optional modules determined by the college that provide for a combined total of 360 credits.

Year 1

Students follow 120 credits of core modules.

• Business in Global Context
• Foundations of HRM
• Introduction to Marketing
• Finance for Managers
• Business Research Skills
• Developing Academic Practice

1 Compulsory Foreign Language Module Determined By The School

• Mandarin Chinese in Professional Contexts 1
• French in Professional Contexts 1
• Spanish in Professional Context 1

Year 2

Students follow 90 credits of core modules and 30 credits of optional modules determined by the school.

Core Modules

• Creativity and Innovation Management
• Intercultural Awareness for Business
• Management from an International Business Perspective
• Law for International Business
• Work Experience with Personal Development Planning
• Employability Skills Business Project With Personal Development Planning
• Business Operations and Improvement
• Employability Skills Project

1 Compulsory Foreign Language Module Determined By The School

• Mandarin Chinese in Professional Contexts 2
• French in Professional Contexts 2
• Spanish in Professional Context 2

Optional Modules

• Research Methods for Business
• Contemporary Issues in International Political Economy
• Financial Planning for Business
• Consumers, Cultures and Commerce
• Money, Banking and Risk
• HRM in Context
• Business Development and Finance
• Contemporary Operations Management
• Digital Business

Year 3

Students follow 60 credits of core modules and 60 credits of optional modules determined by the school.

Core Modules

• International Business Management
• International Business and Cultural Diversity
• English Business Communication and Contemporary Global Issues

Optional Modules

• Contemporary and International Issues in Business Ethics
• International and Global Marketing
• Dissertation
• Launching an Enterprise
• Innovation and Entrepreneurship
• Visioning Sustainability for Change
• Investment Management
• International and Comparative HRM
• Technology Project Management

Key Facts

Accredited by: Cardiff Metropolitan University

Course Length:

36 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:

• Tutorial – 1:40
• Lecture – 1:72