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This programme has been developed with employers to meet a widely recognised need for a general Business Management programme with associated streams designed to meet specific industry standards. Such specialisms involve studying 4 specialist modules in the chosen area.

Validation

The University of Cumbria

Length of Course

Part-time (evenings) - three years

Entry Requirements

80 UCAS points – typically National Diploma/Certficate or A level or Level 3 qualification, preferably in a business/accounting-related subject
Plus normally a minimum of four GCSE passes at Grade C
Relevant business experience will also be taken into consideration.

How will I learn?

A mixture of formal lectures, seminars, tutorials, workshops and self-study. There will be a substantial input of work-based study expected from students. Some optional modules may require travel to another location for delivery.

What subjects will I study?

The programme will be as follows:

Year One Modules

• Managing Self-Development
• Employability Skills
• Managing Finance

Year Two Modules

• Managing Marketing
• Work-based Project 1
• Managing Operations or Specialist 1
• Managing Supply Chains or Specialist 2

Year Three Modules

• Managing People
• Work-based Project 2
• Managing Strategy or Specialist 3
• Managing Information or Specialist 4

Project Management Specialism

• Principles of Project Management
• Building and leading teams
• Project Management – Methods and Tools
• Risk and Financial Control of Projects

Hospitality and Tourism Management Specialism

• Introduction to Human Environments
• The Tourism Industry – Supply and Resources
• Heritage Tourism
• Tourism Transport Operations

Environmental Management Specialism

• Introduction to Physical Environments
• Introduction to Human Environments
• Environment and Business
• Managing Environmental Performance

Retail Management Specialism

• Retail Operations
• Consumer Behaviour
• Retail Law
• Manage Retail Customer Service

Hairdressing and Beauty Therapy Specialism

• Research informed salon management
• Managing Profession Relationships
• Salon Development through Innovation and Creativity
• Ethical and Legal Salon Operations

How will I be assessed?

Individual and group coursework, presentations, essays, portfolio, reports, work-based projects.

What opportunities will this lead to?

Employment opportunities include salon or general business management.
Progression on to BA Business Management or a related subject.