Business Management with People Development

<a href="https://www.ucenmanchester.ac.uk/school-of-study/business-management/michael-malpas/">Michael Malpas Tutor</a>

<a href="https://www.ucenmanchester.ac.uk/school-of-study/business-management/rochelle-martinez/">Rochelle Martinez Tutor</a>

• Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity will be considered and may be invited to interview.

• We strongly recommend that all applicants have GCSE English Language and Mathematics grades A*-C or level 9-4.

• If English is not your first language, you will need an IELTS score of 6.5 with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills, or equivalent.

• Full level 3 qualification

• 96 UCAS tariff points

We welcome applications from students with non-standard qualifications or relevant experience. Applicants who do not meet the standard entry requirements may be considered where they can demonstrate the potential and readiness to succeed at higher education level. This may include consideration of previous qualifications, relevant experience and an admissions assessment.

Year 1: Data Analytics for Decision Making (20 credits)

Year 1: Financial Planning and Business Development (20 credits)

Year 1: Navigating the Global Business Environment (20 credits)

Year 1: People Management in Practice (20 credits)

Year 1: Professional Skills, Behaviours and Development (20 credits)

Year 1: Sustainability for People, Profits and Planet (20 credits)

Year 2: Applied Professional Practice (20 credits)

Year 2: Employment and Business Law (20 credits)

Year 2: Innovation and Creativity (20 credits)

Year 2: Leading and Managing Others (20 credits)

Year 2: Operational Management and Administration (20 credits)

Year 2: Organisational Behaviour and Workplace Psychology (20 credits)

Year 3: Business Consultancy Project (30 credits)

Year 3: Corporate and Business Strategic Management (30 credits)

Year 3: Learning Development and Organisational Change (30 credits)

Year 3: Multi-National Marketing Strategies (30 credits)

Assessment will be aligned with the programme's learning outcomes and will use a range of methods to assess academic understanding, practical application and professional development. Assessment will become progressively more independent and challenging as students advance through the programme.
Essays and critical reports will be used to assess academic knowledge, research skills, critical analysis and the application of business and management theory.
Presentations, posters and group project will be used to develop communication, teamwork, leadership and the ability to present evidence-based recommendations.
Business reports and case study analysis will be used to assess problem-solving, evaluation and decision making in organisational contexts.
Practical people management activities e.g. role plays will be used to assess the application of recruitment, employee engagement, performance management and staff development principles.
Reflective portfolios and personal development plans will support self-awareness, professional behaviours, employability and continuous improvement.
Research or consultancy project will be used to assess independent research, critical thinking, project management and the development of justified recommendations.
In the above Business Management models and frameworks will be embedded to allow structured methods to analyse organizations, guide decisions, lead teams, and manage change, HR models and frameworks will be utilised to define how human resources structures its role, aligns with business strategy and manages people.
Formative assessment will be embedded throughout the programme through class activities, quizzes, draft submissions, presentations, peer review and tutor feedback. Students will be supported in understanding assessment criteria and using feedback to improve subsequent work.

No further course costs are mandatory, however there may be costs associated in the event of optional educational visits, organisational visits, attending conferences etc.