| Program start date | Application deadline |
| 2024-09-16 | - |
Program Overview
The BA (Hons) in Business degree equips learners with the knowledge and skills to analyze business environments, develop solutions, and lead effectively. Through a combination of theoretical studies and practical applications, the program fosters critical thinking, innovation, and communication abilities, preparing graduates for successful careers in various business sectors.
Program Outline
Degree Overview:
Overview:
The BA (Hons) in Business degree course will equip learners with the necessary knowledge and skills to actively participate in medium to long-term business planning, analyze external/internal environments, and develop solutions for contemporary business-related challenges. Learners will demonstrate leadership and management abilities honed in a controlled setting utilizing practical application methods and theoretical studies.
Objectives:
- Provide learners with an intellectually rigorous and challenging education in Business at the honors degree level.
- Foster learners' intellectual abilities to analyze theoretical concepts and problems, identify solutions, and implement them.
- Encourage learners to embrace innovation and change as mechanisms for business growth.
- Place learners in an environment that promotes the application of practical business skills and essential interpersonal abilities in the workplace.
- Develop learners' critical understanding of how diverse business disciplines complement each other.
- Facilitate learners' acquisition of social and communication skills necessary for business graduates.
- Cultivate a culture that emphasizes learners becoming self-confident and independent.
- Prepare learners who successfully complete the program to pursue a Level 9 program in business or a related field.
Outline:
Content and Structure:
The full-time learners complete their program over three calendar years, comprising two semesters, commencing in September and February.
Stage 1:
Semester 1:
- Introduction to Business
- Financial Accounting 1
- Information Technology for Business
- Personal Development & Study Skills
Semester 2:
- Marketing Fundamentals
- Financial Accounting 2
- Business Mathematics
- Introduction to Organisational Behaviour
Stage 2:
Semester 1:
- Financial Management 1
- Business Law
- Microeconomics
- Human Resources Management
- Research Methods
Semester 2:
- Macroeconomics
- Financial Management 2
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Consumer Behaviour
- Operations Management
Stage 3:
Semester 1:
- Management Accounting 1
- Business Ethics and Sustainability
- International Business
- Strategic Management
Semester 2:
- Management Accounting 2
- Social Media Marketing
- Business Planning
- Leadership in Organisations
Assessment:
Methods:
- Examinations
- Assignments
- Projects
- Reports
- Real-world case studies
Criteria:
- Assessment methods and criteria are designed to align with module and program learning objectives, focusing on core knowledge, skill, and competency areas.
Teaching:
Methods:
- Formal lectures, including guest lectures from industry
- Mentoring and small group tutoring
- Direct supervision and project supervision
- Independent learning
Faculty:
- Experienced professionals and industry experts
- Committed to learner-centric education, fostering engagement and knowledge retention
Unique Approaches:
- Collaboration with industry professionals through guest lectures and project supervision
- Integration of practical business applications and case studies throughout the curriculum
- Emphasis on developing critical thinking, analytical skills, and problem-solving abilities
Careers:
Potential Career Paths:
- Business leadership roles
- Management positions
- Entrepreneurship
- Consulting
- Financial services
- Marketing
- Operations management
- Human resources
Opportunities:
- Graduates are equipped to successfully perform functions in various business roles
- Program prepares learners for entry into industry at a supervisory or junior management level
- Opportunities for career progression and advancement
Outcomes:
- Graduates are highly sought after by employers due to their strong business knowledge, practical skills, and adaptability
