Business and Management

This programme is a high-quality, broad-based qualification which provides the fundamental knowledge and skills required for the contemporary business environment.

In this ambiguous global economy, this programme will enable students to not only consider business holistically but also undertake complex problem solving: comprehending the interconnectedness of decision making and effectively communicating those decisions to a wide range of internal and external stakeholders.

In years one and two, a programme of core modules is followed to ensure that a solid foundation is laid down. In years three and four you can choose to study for a generic degree in business and management, or you can focus on one particular aspect, such as: human resource management; finance; marketing; enterprise; or tourism. This will allow you to exit at the end of the fourth year with a themed award, for example, Business Management with Human Resource Management.

Module outline

Year 1 - CertHE

Core modules include:

• Economics for business

• Introduction to business law

• Introduction to enterprise and marketing

• Introduction to financial accounting

• Introduction to human resource management

• Introduction to operations

or

• HNC Business

• HNC Accounting

• HNC Administration and IT

• HNC Administration and Digital Business Technologies

Year 2 - DipHE

Core modules include:

• Business contractual relationships

• Management accounting

• Marketing fundamentals

• Management information systems

• Professional skills for managers

• The contemporary workplace

or

• HND Business

• HND Accounting

• HND Administration and IT

Year 3 - BA

All students are required to take the research skills module.

In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will be a number of core and option modules from the following list:

• Collaborating in a digital economy

• Critical thinking in management

• Digital Marketing

• Employment law in an human resource context

• Entrepreneurship

• Financial management

• Marketing communications

• Niche tourism

• Project planning and management

• Quality management

• Scotland's visitor attractions

• Small business planning

• Strategic human resource management

• Understanding visitor behaviour

• Work placement: industry specific skills

Year 4 - BA (Hons)

All students will be required to complete a dissertation, or research and plan a new business venture (generic degree and enterprise stream).

In addition, depending on which pathway you have chosen, there will be a number of core and option modules from the following list:

• Business strategy

• Corporate financial decision making

• Corporate responsibility in a global environment

• Emergent tourism trends

• Employee relations

• Global management

• Innovation and enterprise

• International and export marketing

• Social and environmental accounting

• Strategic marketing

• Work placement: professional practice

This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.