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Programme Specification
(See guidance notes for completion)
1. Programme Title: BA (Hons) /BA International Business Management
2. Clearing House or other relevant code NBB01BG/BE/BN/BL/BP/BD
3. QAA Benchmarking Group: General Business and Management
4. Final Award(s): BA (Honours)/BA
4a. Modes of attendance (ft/pt) Full Time
4b. Modes of Delivery (distance delivery/distance learning)
5. Teaching Location: City Campus
6. Type of Collaborative Provision (if applicable)
6a.Partner Institution and Country(if applicable)
London School of Commerce – See Addendum 1
ABW Akademie – See Addendum 2
7. Programme Accredited By:
8. Date of approval/revision:
9. EDUCATIONAL AIMS OF THE PROGRAMME
Specified in terms of the general intentions of the programme and its relation to the subject
The aims of this programme are aligned to those of Newcastle Business School. As such the programme aims to:
1. provide a programme of study that enables students to develop their knowledge, understanding and transferable skills through exposure to the theory
and practice of business and management with particular emphasis on international business from a European perspective;
2. develop students’ independent learning skills;
3. develop students’ employability;
4. provide high quality teaching and learning;
5. utilise teaching and assessment methods which provide learning opportunities appropriate to the learning outcomes and levels of study;
6. provide an appropriate learning environment by incorporating effective support and guidance;
7. provide appropriate learning resources;
8. provide a physical environment that is conducive for effective learning;
9. support the mission of the University by providing access to students from a range of backgrounds
10. introduce students to the cultural and institutional features of global business operations
11. develop (optionally) students’ competence in a modern European language to a level which permits its use in a business context
By the end of their undergraduate programmes of study students will be able to:
1. demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge, understanding of theory and practice related to business and management and their specialist subject
area;
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2. utilise their knowledge, understanding and transferable skills, through the application of appropriate methods, to evaluate theory and practice;
3. demonstrate the enhancement of transferable skills of literacy, numeracy, communication, use of information technologies (ICT’s) and working with
others;
4. demonstrate an ability to undertake independent study and management of their own learning.
In addition to the relevant overarching aims and generic objectives the BA International Business Management degree aims to provide students with:
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a comprehensive business education;
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an understanding of the international context in which business now operates; and,
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(optionally) study of a major European language.
Underlying the aims and objectives stated above is a philosophy and approach which is outlined below:
The programme attracts students from a wide variety of backgrounds and nationalities, which through the interactions that are built up and the learning that is
developed significantly add to the international experience for students. This programme has evolved from a well-established and successful suite of
programmes. Specifically this flexible programme is designed for the following types of applicants:
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UK students who want to gain knowledge and experience of business management in the international environment;
Overseas/European applicants for whom English is their second language; and,
Overseas/European students who have studied Business Management at another institution and can enter the second or final year of the course with
advanced standing
A key feature of the programme is its flexibility. The programme is flexible in a number of respects:
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Languages – Students can choose the extent to which they want to include languages (including English) as part of their studies.
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Year Abroad – Students can opt to spend a year abroad as part of their programme in either a foreign language or English-speaking environment
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Options – A range of ‘option’ modules are available, which allow students to design their own programme of learning to match their own strengths
and future aspirations
The first year of the programme concentrates on providing a solid grounding in business, while the second year introduces more of the international business
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context. The third (optional) year is spent abroad. The final year of the programme looks at more strategic aspects of international business, and students
complete a dissertation on a related topic of their choice.
At levels four, and five students who are not studying languages as a third of their programme (see below) choose from a variety of options modules to suit
their interests. At level 6 students are expected to specialise in a field of their choice by choosing ‘pathways’ comprising one third of the programme.
10. INTENDED LEARNING OUTCOMES
specified in terms of performance capabilities to be shown on
completion of the programme
11. LEARNING, TEACHING AND ASSESSMENT METHODS
Specified to enable learners to achieve and demonstrate learning
outcomes
a. Knowledge and understanding
NB: the methods referred to below apply to each of the learning outcomes
sections 10 a) – d). Where more specific Learning, Teaching and
Assessment methods apply, these will be referred to opposite the relevant
sections 10 b) –d).
By the end of their undergraduate programmes of study students will be
able to demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of
theory and practice related to international business and management.
The relevant QAA benchmarks are covered in the core modules.
The programme is designed to provide a learning experience that offers
breadth and depth of subject knowledge and encourage students’
personal development of skills and management competencies. The
curriculum offers breadth in the sense that a wide range of business
subjects are studied together with modules focusing on detailed aspects
of international business. Opportunities are also provided for students to
develop competence in a modern European language. Depth is provided
by the further development of student knowledge and understanding as
they study these subjects and progress between levels.
The programme is designed to allow students to develop their intellectual
and analytical skills to an appropriate level and to become informed,
reflective, self-critical and independent learners within their chosen
specialisation. In addition to developing subject knowledge and
understanding, students will develop personally through the modules that
address management skills and competencies.
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Teaching
1
Programme subject content is delivered via modules. The module
descriptor describes the content of the module and its teaching,
learning and assessment approaches, together with the notional
student workload divided between lectures, seminars, workshops,
tutorials, directed and independent learning and assessment.
2
At the start of a module teaching and learning plans are routinely
distributed. The teaching and learning plans will include the aims and
learning outcomes of the module being studied. Additionally, the plans
will provide further details of the objectives, the material to be
covered, additional reading and suggested independent learning
activities for the contact sessions. Such information aims to help
students to use independent study time more effectively and to
monitor their own progress against objectives. To ensure consistency
across module delivery, Module Tutors are responsible for coordinating the production and distribution of all module material to the
teaching team.
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For taught modules, lectures are the primary medium utilised to
deliver the basic knowledge input required to meet the module
learning outcomes. The teaching and learning plans discussed above
will identify additional reading required to supplement the materials
covered in lectures.
4
Lectures are supported where appropriate by seminars and
workshops that allow a range of teaching and learning approaches to
be used, in line with aim 5. Seminars are used to develop
understanding and application of the knowledge delivered in lectures.
As such students may expect to undertake a range of activities within
seminar sessions. Such activities may include case study analysis,
group discussions, individual or group presentations, problem solving
and exercises related to the subject. The teaching and learning plans
will provide guidance on the activities to be undertaken both within
and prior to the seminar. Specific seminar briefs may also be used to
provide further details of activities. The smaller size of group in
seminars enables students to benefit from formative feedback given
during the seminar sessions.
Greater independence of learning, and responsibility for learning, is
another feature of the programme structure. This process culminates in a
dissertation, supported by a taught research methods component and
one-to-one tutorial guidance.
Level 4 modules provide a foundation to the programme. This is achieved
by developing basic quantitative and IT skills, an understanding of
business organisations and their external environment, business
management, finance and accounting. Students also have a module
designed to help them with the development of skills and competencies.
In addition the students have the opportunity to develop their linguistic
skills at a basic or advanced level, depending on their achievements
before joining the programme.
Level 5 modules broaden and deepen students’ knowledge and
understanding across a number of business areas while introducing
concepts of international business. This is achieved by study of the
principles of Marketing, HRM, Operations Management, Logistics and
deepening the understanding of accounting. The International Business
module is designed to give a broad introduction to the International
Environment and development of international business.
At Level 6, students’ knowledge and understanding is enhanced by
studying international business finance, strategic management modules
and the undergraduate dissertation. This process culminates in a
dissertation, supported by a taught research methods component and
one-to-one tutorial guidance.
Students are required to complete the dissertation as part of the
compulsory core. The dissertation gives the student the opportunity to
research an area of their choice (but related to the aims and objectives of
the degree) in greater depth than might have been covered elsewhere.
The dissertation draws upon the students' full range of personal and
intellectual skills.
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Workshops are utilised, where appropriate, to develop understanding
and application of Information Technology in relation to the module
being studied. As with seminars, workshops involve smaller group
sizes and will utilise a range of activities to develop the skills required.
5
Tutorials are used to give one-to-one support for projects and
dissertations.
6
Increasingly, modules make use of ICTs in their teaching and learning
approaches. A number of modules provide students with electronic
resources made available via internal networks or the Internet. E-mail
contact between staff and students is common.
7
Independent and directed learning is incorporated within each
module and supports aim 2. This increases as students progress
and culminates in a final project or dissertation at both
undergraduate and postgraduate level.
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Assessment
The dissertation allows students to make an individual contribution in an
area, which interests them. Typically, students will be expected to define
the selected problem/issue/hypothesis in an appropriate manner, and
then will be required to make decisions about assembling relevant data,
which will provide a theoretical, and practical, base to address the
problem/issue/hypothesis.
From the collection and analysis of the data students will be expected to
evaluate the material so that conclusions can be drawn and
recommendations made concerning the problem/issue/hypothesis. The
dissertation document is normally approximately 10,000 words long.
Students are provided with an individual supervisor for their work, but
emphasis is placed on the student to work independently and using their
own initiative.
Programme Options
8
In support of aim 5, a range of assessment methods, linked to the
module learning outcomes, is used to support, inform and motivate
students’ practical and intellectual development. This includes, where
appropriate, the development of personal and interpersonal skills.
Examples of assessment methods include work-based assignments
for part-time students, group assignments and presentations, the use
of logbooks and traditional examinations.
9
Criteria are provided to enable students to understand what is
expected of them and how they will be judged on their performance.
Informal feedback on progress takes place, particularly in seminars
and workshops and through non-assessed tests, essays and
assignment preparation discussions. The use of teaching and
learning plans provides opportunities for students to monitor their own
progress as modules are delivered. Students are provided with
feedback on summative assignment work.
Programme options are offered, where students elect to study modules in
those areas of most personal interest and in line with future career
aspirations.
10 Assessments are moderated at both the setting and marking stage.
This takes place internally at Level 4, and internally and externally at
higher levels. Feedback is obtained from staff, students and external
examiners and is used in both programme and module reviews.
At levels 4 and 5 students who are not studying languages as a third of
their programme (see below) choose from a variety of options: foreign
language, English language related options or options related to
International Business. In their final year students are expected to
specialise in a field of their choice by choosing ‘pathways’ comprising one
third of the programme. Option pathways are offered in International
Marketing, International Human Resource Management, International
Tourism and Hospitality Management, Modern Language or English.
11 Assessment of the exchange year is through two reports completed
by the student; the first reviews the academic placement and the
second is a research report on an international business.
Each module will identify, within their teaching and learning plan and
assessment brief, the opportunities for gathering evidence of transferable
skill development.
Students will be able to record such development within their progress file,
reviewed on a regular basis with their Guidance Tutor.
A matrix attached to this programme specification (Appendix 4) shows the
range of transferable skills opportunities across the programme.
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Year Abroad - Study and/or Placement (Optional)
As part of their programme students have a wide variety of opportunities
available to them in their third year. Whilst this is an optional part of the
programme it proves highly beneficial for many students in that it often
provides them with: knowledge and experience of business in an
international context; practical skills and competences of operating in an
unfamiliar environment; opportunities to apply prior learning; and, in some
cases provides opportunities to utilise and enhance foreign language
skills. In many cases the year also importantly adds to the students’
confidence and allows for contacts to be made that, are often useful upon
graduation.
There are three alternatives for this year:
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Students can study business at an overseas university;
Students can work on placement at an overseas location (or
exceptionally for an internationally oriented employer based in the
UK);
Students can study business at an overseas university for
approximately half the year and work on a work-based project for
the remainder of the year in the host country.
For students who do not study any languages as part of their programme,
the year abroad will normally be spent in an English-speaking
environment, which may be in North America, Europe or elsewhere in the
world. For students studying languages as part of their programme, the
year abroad will normally be spent in a country where the language they
are studying is used.
Newcastle Business School has well-developed exchange links with a
number of highly respected universities and Business Schools in France,
Spain, Germany, America, Russia, Mexico, Poland and Holland. Some of
our partner institutions provide the opportunity for students to obtain a
nationally recognised qualification during their exchange year by
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successfully completing a prescribed course of study. This can assist
students who are looking for employment with businesses that are based,
or have subsidiaries, in that country. Additionally through Newcastle
Business School’s Placement Office assistance can be given in finding
suitable overseas placement opportunities.
Language Alternatives
Knowledge of foreign languages is obviously highly valuable in an
international business context and consequently students have an
opportunity to study various languages (including English) as part of their
programme. However, it is also recognised that in many parts of the world
English is the predominant business language and consequently students
can opt to exclude foreign languages from their programme and study
additional business modules instead.
There are three alternatives for International Business Management
students:
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Students do not study any language during their programme. The
third (optional) year is spent in a university and/or employer
where English is the predominant language;
One third of the time during the programme is devoted to the
study of a modern European language;
Students choose to study a language as option modules at levels
4 and 5.
b. Intellectual Skills
By the end of their undergraduate programmes of study students will be
able to:
1. demonstrate the acquisition of knowledge and understanding of
theory and practice related to business and management in an
international context;
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2. utilise their knowledge, understanding and transferable skills, through
the application of appropriate methods, to evaluate theory and
practice;
3. demonstrate an ability to undertake independent study and
management of their own learning;
4. demonstrate an ability to undertake critical analysis.
In terms of progression through the programme, the above are reflected
in the curriculum design philosophy utilised throughout NBS, namely
1. At Level 4 emphasis is placed on knowledge, understanding and
application.
2. At Level 5 greater emphasis is given to analysis and evaluation.
3. At Level 6 the ability to undertake critical analysis is developed.
c. Practical Skills
In the third year of this programme, students (optionally) undertake a work
placement for all or part of the year. This involves gaining work
experience at a level appropriate for an undergraduate degree student.
The aims of the placement unit are to:
1. Link students’ academic work with ‘real world’ practices
2. Develop transferable skills and personal effectiveness within a real
work environment
3. Enable students to view their course as a holistic experience
4. Improve the students chance of gaining full time employment
Students undertaking a placement element in their studies will, upon
completion, be able to demonstrate a practical understanding of
organisations and an appropriate use of transferable skills within a work
environment.
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d. Transferable/Key Skills
Upon completion of the programme of study, students will be able to:
demonstrate the enhancement of transferable skills of literacy, numeracy,
communication, use of information and communication technologies
(ICTs) and working with others, managing own learning and problem
solving.
The above are interpreted as follows:
Transferable Skill Elements
Literacy
L1
read and synthesise information;
L2
write different types of documents.
Numeracy
N1
carry out basic mental arithmetic calculations involving:
estimation, fractions, rounding, ratios, percentages and simple
algebraic formulae;
N2
plan and interpret information from different sources;
N3
carry out multi-stage calculations by making effective and
appropriate use of a calculator
N4
present findings, explain results and justify choice of methods.
Communication
C1
contribute to discussions;
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C2
make a presentation;
Use of ICTs
I1
plan and use different sources to search for and select
information;
I2
explore, develop and exchange information, and derive new
information;
I3
present information, including text, numbers and images
Working with others
W1
plan work, agreeing objectives, responsibilities and working
arrangements;
W2
seek to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships;
W3
view work and agree ways of improving future collaborative work.
Managing own Learning
M1
Set and agree targets, plan how these will be met over an
extended period of time. If necessary using support from
appropriate people.
M2
Take responsibility for learning and seeking feedback and support
from relevant sources, to help meet targets.
M3
Improve performance by:
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studying a complex subject;
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learning through a complex practical activity;
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M4
further study or practical activity that involves independent
learning.
Review progress on at least two occasions and establish
evidence of achievements, including how learning has been used
from other tasks to meet new demands.
Problem Solving Problem Solving
P1
explore a complex problem, come up with a number of options for
solving it and justify the option selected for taking forward.
P2
plan and implement at least one option for solving a problem,
review progress and revise your approach as necessary.
P3
apply agreed methods to check if the problem has been solved,
describe the results and review your approach to problem solving.
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12. METHODS USED TO DEVELOP EMPLOYABILITY OF GRADUATE
(curriculum design, placements, fieldwork, practical projects, assessment etc)
The philosophy underpinning the programme design is to respond to the demand for managers who have an in depth understanding of contemporary
business and management subjects but who also have a contextual knowledge and understanding of the specific distinguishing features of the international
business context in which modern business operates. Such a combination is attractive to a wide range of potential employers.
Refer to section 10 c) of this specification to view details of the opportunities available to students on placement. The employability of graduates is enhanced
by their placement experiences. The placement provides an opportunity to earn a realistic salary, and many students have returned to work for their
placement employer upon graduation company. As part of the preparation for the year students are required to develop a CV in the language of the country
in which they will be based during the exchange year. This, together with the practical experience gained during the year, contributes to employability.
Curricula are periodically reviewed and updated as a result of regular evaluation processes involving students, staff and external examiners.
An important element of the programme is acquisition of key skills for students. As students progress through the degrees their cognitive skills are developed.
At level 4 emphasis is placed on knowledge, understanding and application. MO0122 is a level 4-core subject that develops a range of transferable personal
skills: `learning to learn`; self-management; decision-making; group work; and communication. BM0122 develops numeracy, quantitative manipulation whilst
IS161 develops a range of ICT skills. At levels 5 and 6 greater emphasis is given to analysis, synthesis, and evaluation. As students progress, skills are used
and developed further by the assessment strategies of specific units and the level 3 honours project develops: time management, research, self motivation,
critical thinking, and communication skills.
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13.PROGRAMME STRUCTURES AND
FEATURES (Levels, Modules. Credits,
Curriculum Map, Option Pathways.
Moduleised Structure. Responsibility for
Delivery (if applicable) Use separate sheets
if necessary.
14. Awards, Credits & Progression of Learning Outcomes (as previously
shown in field 9) Reference points to show outcomes have currency at
other institutions
Levels 5 and 6 of the programme will run with
two entry points (September and January)
per year in order to accommodate identified
overseas and European demand.
Honours Degree (requires 360 credits including a minimum of 90 credits and a
maximum 120 credits at level 4; 120 at Level 5 and 120 at Level 6). Outcomes
developed/assessed at this level include subject knowledge as indicated by
module titles shown in Appendix 1.
Those students entering year two of the
programme with advanced standing
equivalent to one and half years of prior
learning should choose 2 of the 4 core
modules so as to fit in with prior learning at
their home institution.
Ordinary degree (Ab anitio, transfer at end of year 1, transfer at end of year 2
requires 300 points including a minimum of 90 credits & maximum of 120 credits
at Level 4; 120 credits at Level 5 and a 60 credits at Level 6). Outcomes
developed/assessed at this level include subject knowledge as indicated by
module titles shown in Appendix 3.
See Appendix 1.
Exit Points
Credit
Levels
3
Entry, Progression and
Exit Points
2
Entry and Progression
Points (entry
requirements)
1
See Field 14
See Fields 14 and 19
Progression and awards are determined according to the Northumbria University
Assessment Regulations (August 2002)
Diploma in Higher Education (requires 240 credits including a minimum of 90
and maximum of 120 credits at Level 4 and 120 at Level 5). Only as a fallback
award. The credits may be drawn from any of the modules shown in Appendix
1.
Certificate in Higher Education (requires a minimum of 120 credits at Level 4).
Only as a fallback award. The credits may be drawn from any of the modules
shown in Appendix 1.
Diploma (requires 60 credits at Level 5). Only as a fallback award. The credits
may be drawn from any of the modules shown in Appendix 1.
Advanced Diploma (requires 60 credits at Level 6). Only as a fallback award.
The credits may be drawn from any of the modules shown in Appendix 1.
See Fields 14 and 19
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15.REGULATIONS OF ASSESSMENT/DEVIATION FROM STANDARD REGULATIONS
e.g. Standard Assessment Regulations/Professional Body Requirement/Indication and justification of non-compliance with Standard Assessment Regulations
Standard assessment regulations.
16. SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS AND THEIR LEARNING
Induction, study skills packs, guidance and tutorial systems, learning resources,
Professional body requirements
Induction takes place before teaching begins and is organised on a programme basis. Its aim is to make students aware of the content and structure of the
academic programme, assessment regulations, formal and informal systems of support and guidance, University learning resources and, where appropriate,
project or dissertation processes. Students are advised of their Guidance Tutor and receive a copy of their Programme Handbook. International students are
also offered a specialist induction from the University’s Student Services Department
The Programme Handbook provides details of the academic programme to be followed. Students are then provided with module information at the beginning
of each module. Students are offered academic guidance and support at the module level by subject tutors, and across modules by their Guidance Tutor.
Programme Leaders act as Guidance Tutor to some students on their programme; on small programmes this may involve all students. Programme Leaders
are also available to discuss generic issues.
Where appropriate, group meetings for Guidance Tutors and their tutees are arranged during induction week or shortly afterwards. Thereafter, students and
their Guidance Tutors meet at least twice per year to discuss their progress on the programme. Students are encouraged to contact their Guidance Tutor at
any time by use of e-mail, telephone or in person. Students make use a Personal Progress File to record achievements throughout their time on a
programme. Guidance Tutors are supported in their role by Tutorial Advisors who also provide a link to services provided by the University.
Where appropriate, Guidance Tutors refer students to specialist services within the University for support related to both learning and pastoral issues such as
the study skills centre or services such as the Chaplaincy, accommodation, counselling, or health.
The Careers Service, Placements Office and Guidance Tutors work in partnership to provide support to students with the specialist business knowledge of
Tutors complemented by the guidance skills and comprehensive information resources of the Careers Service.
The Careers Service delivers an introductory session to final year undergraduate students on all programmes in the Autumn term. There is a careers adviser
based at Carlisle and regular visits are made to Longhirst.
The learning resources strategy is set within the context of the University’s learning resources strategy and aims to provide appropriate resources to support
students’ learning (aim 7).
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Library service
Information specialists actively support teaching and learning. They attend formal programme committee meetings where issues of learning support are
routinely sought as part of the normal annual review process. Students are offered a variety of library information skills training including induction talks, selfguided tours, resource packs, demonstration of electronic databases or hands-on workshops. In addition information specialists provide a subject enquiry
service.
Indicative reading lists are provided as part of each module descriptor. These are used to inform the provision of library stock to support teaching and to
control its availability.
The Learning Resources Department is actively developing services, for example postal loans, to meet the demands of non-traditional students. The
University’s electronic information resources are accessible off-campus using passwords. Internet-based Hy-LiFe subject gateways have been developed to
guide users to appropriate electronic and printed information resources.
Equipment and information technology
IT teaching laboratories are located at all sites. Technical support for the laboratories is also available at each site. The laboratories are appropriately
equipped and are booked through the central timetabling system.
To support independent learning IT laboratories for ‘casual users’ are available and all students are provided with e-mail addresses and access to the
internet.
17. METHODS FOR EVALUATING AND IMPROVING THE QUALITY AND STANDARDS OF TEACHING AND
LEARNING
18. INDICATORS FOR QUALITY AND
STANDARDS
Quality procedures operate in accordance with the University’s quality assurance principles, policies and
practices. At the University level, responsibility for Quality Management and Enhancement (QME) is delegated to
the University Learning and Teaching Committee (ULT). School Learning and Teaching Committees (SLTs) are
responsible to ULT for approvals and modifications of school-based programmes and modules and consider and
implement QME issues arising via QIAS or from their own review processes.
As with all other Higher Education
providers, the Newcastle Business School
(NBS) provision is subject to external
audit by the Quality Assurance Agency
(QAA). At both of the audits undertaken
by the QAA, NBS has been designated as
'excellent' in relation to its teaching and
learning. The first of these audits occurred
in 1994, the second in October 2001.
Annual Academic Evaluation draws together the various review processes that support the design and delivery
of the learning process. Within this annual process, module review feeds into subject and programme review;
programme review feeds into programme review. Module Tutors are responsible for the co-ordination of module
review; Programme Leaders for programme review; Programme Directors for programme review and Heads of
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Division for subject review.
Feedback mechanisms that are utilised include: student feedback from module and programme questionnaires
and programme committee meetings each semester; staff feedback from Divisional, module and programme
review meetings. External Examiners’ comments are gained from Examination Boards, external moderation and
through their annual reports. Employer feedback is gained through practitioner External Examiners, professional
bodies, placement employers and part-time student feedback.
Changes arising from the review process are incorporated in module and programme design on an on-going
basis, and overall programme design is subject to an in depth review every 3-5 years.
19.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
Standard Offer (Year 1, Semester 1)
Post 16 qualifications
GCE/VCE Advanced Level
Edexcel/BTEC National
Scottish Highers
Irish Highers
HEFCE Access
APEL/AWBL
Other Access Programmes:
Art & Design Foundation Programmes:
Other (e.g. mature students):
Overseas (please enter):
GCSE C in Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent) and GCSE B in a modern
European language if the student intends to study language plus one of the groups below.
In the region of CCC-BCC
Four distinctions plus remainder merits in final year
BBBCC
BBBCC
Three credits, normally including quantitative methods
See below
Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning will be considered.
EB – 68%, IB – 26 points
Applications from non-UK students will be considered if they possess qualifications
equivalent to those above and IELTS 6.0 or above
Admission with Advanced Standing:
(indicate as appropriate for all potential entry points after Year 1, Semester 1).
Academic qualifications:
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In addition to the full three/four year programme outlined, it is also possible for overseas
and European students to study for a Diploma, a BA or a BA (Hons.) International
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
Business Management through a flexible one, two or three semester programme.
For many reasons some overseas and European students find it difficult to make the
transition to a full honours programme in 1 year or in some cases require a shorter
programme of study in the UK. Thus a one-semester diploma or advanced diploma, a two
semester BA or a three-semester BA (Hons.) programme is offered for students who have
successfully completed at least one and a half years of appropriate approved prior
learning of business at undergraduate level.
Students apply for the BA (Honours) International Business Management programme
(with advanced standing) and graduate with a diploma, advanced diploma, ordinary
degree or honours degree depending on their exit point.

The Diploma in International Business Management is awarded to those who
successfully complete 60 credit points on the second year of the full programme.

The Advanced Diploma in International Business Management is awarded to
those who successfully complete 60 credit points drawn from the final year of the
full programme.

The BA International Business is a programme of study that requires a student to
complete 60 credit points drawn from the second year of the full programme and
60 credit points drawn from the final year of the full programme. Those students
who hold the Diploma in International Business can gain entry to the advanced
element of the BA programme.

Students who have successfully completed the ‘ordinary’ programme outlined
above may continue for another semester to convert their degree to an honours
qualification – BA (Hons.) International Business Management.
Note:
1. Students enrolling at Level 5 with advanced standing may choose any two (from 4) of the
core modules to take into account prior learning and subject areas not previously studied.
2. Students enrolling at Level 6 with advanced standing, will study the non standard version
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Created for 2007/8 academic year
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
of the programme shown in Appendix 1a
3. Students who transfer from an honours to an ordinary programme will study the
programme structure shown in Appendix 1b
Experience/APEL/AWBL:
Other:
20.
The programme leader will consider applications for entry to Years 2 and 3 on an
individual basis.
Not applicable
APPLICATIONS PROCEDURE
Through UCAS. Decisions based on the entry qualifications shown above are normally made by the NBS Admissions Office. Decisions on non-standard
qualifications are made by the Programme Leader.
21. KEY INFORMATION SOURCES
(prospectus, benchmarking statements, UCAS Profiles, LTA strategy, student handbooks, operations manual, web pages on www…)
The primary source of information is the University Undergraduate prospectus. More detailed information can be found in programme specific publicity
material and the University’s web-site. The latter has links to module descriptors.
Students are provided with a Programme Handbook, which is updated each year.
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BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I A
PROGRAMME CODES
21FIBU-N IBM1 BN - 3 year programme
21SIBU-N IBM1 BN - 4 year programme
PROGRAMME TITLE
BA (Hons) International Business Management
(without 20 point language option)
Year 1
Semester 1
BM0122
NX0113
BM0125
SM0139
FN0141
Data Analysis
Techniques
Academic
Practice
Introductory
IT Skills for
Business
Business
Organisations and
Environment
20 Credits
The Legal
Environment
HR0143
Semester 2
10 Credits
FN0133
Introduction to
Management
Introduction
to Financial
Information
20 Credits
10 Credits
Option 1
ML0XXX/ML0XXX
German/French/
Spanish
(10 credits per
semester)
OR Option 2
SM0141
International
Business
Environment
20 Credits
20 Credits
10 Credits
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10 Credits
Plus:
EF0110
English Language Skills
(non credit bearing;
optional for UK students;
compulsory for non-UK
students)
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
MK0261
FN0254
HR0270
Marketing
Dynamics –
Principles and
Practice*
Corporate
Reporting UK
&
International
Perspectives*
Preparing for
Graduate
Employment
20 Credits
HR0257
20 Credits
SM0258
10 Credits
BM0227
Human
Resource
Management*
International
Business
Context*
Logistics and
Distribution
Management
20 Credits
20 Credits
Non-honours modules
80 credits indicated above by asterisk plus:
MO0117 Principles of Managing Operations
FN0117 Managing Personal Finances
Optional Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Option 1
ML0XXX/ML0XXX
German/French/
Spanish
(10 Credits per
semester)
10 Credits
Semester 1; 10 Credits
Semester 2; 10 Credits
Academic or Industrial Placement
Academic or Industrial Placement
Option 2
SM0208
International
Entrepreneurship
10 Credits
and
SM0259
Issues in
International
Business
10 Credits
Plus:
EF0111
English Language Skills
(non credit bearing;
optional for UK students;
compulsory for non-UK
students)
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
Year 3 or 4
MK0346
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Dissertation
(International
Based)
[Dissertation
Tuition
SM356]
Option
Either
MN0307
Option
Either
MK0313
International
Business
Finance
International
Marketing
Management
10 Credits
or
FN0355
10 Credits
or
HR0310
Intellectual
Skills &
Career
Management
International
Human
Resource
Management
10 Credits
10 Credits
SM0301
SM0352
Strategy*
International
Strategic
Management
Semester 2
30 Credits
Non-honours modules
60 credits indicated above by asterisk plus:
MN0204 Personal Investment
MN0215 Control for Non-Accounting Specialists
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10 Credits
20 Credits
Semester 1; 10 Credits
Semester 2; 10 Credits
Pathway Options:
Either International Marketing
(MK0377 International Marketing
Management and Market
Research (20 Credits)*
HR0310 see Semester 1 option
MK0364 Marketing
Communications and International
Advertising (20 Credits)*)
or International HRM
(HR0364 Management of
International Human Resources
(20 Credits)*
MK0313 see Semester 1 option
HR0365 Managing in a Global
Context – Comparative
Perspectives (20 Credits)*)
or Tourism
(TM0321International Travel and
Tourism Management (20
Credits)*
TM0310 International Hospitality
Management (20 Credits)*)
Plus:
EF0112
English Language Skills
(non credit bearing;
optional for UK students;
compulsory for non-UK
students)
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I B
PROGRAMME CODES
21FIBU-N IBM1 BN - 3 year programme
21SIBU-N IBM1 BN - 4 year programme
PROGRAMME TITLE
BA (Hons) International Business Management with Language
Year 1
Semester 1
BM0122
NX0113
BM0125
SM0139
Data Analysis
Techniques
Academic
Practice
Introductory
IT Skills for
Business
Business
Organisations and
Environment
20 Credits
HR0143
Introduction to
Management
Semester 2
20 Credits
10 Credits
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10 Credits
20 Credits
Option
Unilang Plus:
French
ML0708/0709 (A)
German
ML0711/0714 or
ML0710/0715
Spanish
ML0712/0713 or
ML0716/0717
40 Credits
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
Year 2
Semester 1
Semester 2
MK0261
MN0267
HR0270
Marketing
Dynamics –
Principles and
Practice
Introduction
to
International
Finance
Preparing for
Graduate
Employment
20 Credits
HR0257
10 Credits
SM0258
Human
Resource
Management
International
Business
Context
20 Credits
20 Credits
Year 3
Semester 1
Semester 2
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Option
Unilang Plus:
French
ML0733/0734
German
ML0735/0736
Spanish
10 Credits
ML0731/0732
ML0737/0738
40 Credits
or
Academic or Industrial Placement
Academic or Industrial Placement
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
Year 4
Semester 1
MK0346
MN0307
Undergraduate
Dissertation
(International
Based)
[Dissertation
Tuition
SM356]
International
Business
Finance
Option
Either
MK0313
SM0352
Option
Strategy
Unilang Plus:
French
ML0758/0754
International
Marketing
Management
German
ML0759/0755
Spanish
ML0760/0756
40 Credits
10 Credits
or
HR0310
International
Human
Resource
Management
10 Credits
10 Credits
SM0301
International
Strategic
Management
Semester 2
30 Credits
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10 Credits
20 Credits
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I C
PROGRAMME CODES
21FIBU-N IBM1 FN - 1 year programme
PROGRAMME TITLE
BA (Hons) International Business Management (January start) (Completion award)
MK0346
Semester 1
Undergraduate
Dissertation
(International
Based)
[Dissertation
Tuition
SM356]
FN0355
Intellectual Skills
& Career
Management
10 Credits
EF0112
SM0352
English
Language
Skills
Strategy
OR
MN0307
No Credits
International
Business
Finance
10 Credits
SM0301
International
Strategic
Management
Semester 2
30 Credits
10 Credits
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20 Credits
Pathway Options:
Either International Marketing
(MK0377 International Marketing
Management and Market
Research (Sem 1; 20 Credits)
HR0310 International Human
Resources Management (Sem 1;
10 Credits)
MK0364 Marketing
Communications and International
Advertising (Sem 2; 20 Credits))
or International HRM
(HR0364 Management of
International Human Resources
(Sem 1; 20 Credits)
MK0313 International Marketing
Management (Sem 1; 10 Credits)
HR0365 Managing in a Global
Context – Comparative
Perspectives (Sem 2; 20 Credits))
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I D
PROGRAMME CODE 27FIBU-N IBU8 BN One semester (NBA24IB)
PROGRAMME TITLE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (September)
L
e
v
e
l
MO0250
Operations
Management
Programme Option
Programme Option
Programme Option
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
Credit Value 20
5
Semester 1 Year 1 Programme Options
FN0254
HR0257
MK0261
ML0996
SM0208
SM0258
Corporate Reporting: UK and International perspectives
20pts
Human Resource Management 20pts
Marketing Dynamics – Principles and Practice 20pts
Unilang Option (DUMMY) 10pts
International Entrepreneurship 10pts
International Business Context 20pts
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BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I E
PROGRAMME CODE 27FIBU-N IBU8 FN One semester (NBA24ID)
PROGRAMME TITLE UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS (FEB START)
L
e
v
e
l
BM0227
Logistics and
Distribution
Management
Programme Option
Programme Option
Programme Option
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
Credit Value 20
5
Semester 2 Year 1 Programme Options
FN0254
HR0257
MK0261
ML0997
SM0258
SM0259
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Corporate Reporting: UK and International Perspectives 20pts
Human Resource Management 20pts
Marketing Dynamics – Principles and Practice 20pts
Unilang Option (DUMMY) 10pts
International Business Context 20pts
Issues in International Business 10pts
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I F
PROGRAMME CODE 21FIBU-N IBUA1 BN One semester (NBA02IR)
PROGRAMME TITLE BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED STANDING/SEPT))
L
e
v
e
l
HR0364
Management of
International Human
Resources
MN0307
SM0338
International Business Strategic Analysis
Finance
MK0377
International
marketing
Management &
Marketing Research
Credit Value 20
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
6
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Credit Value 10
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I G
PROGRAMME CODE 21FIBU-N IBUA1 FN One semester (NBA02IP)
PROGRAMME TITLE BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED STANDING/FEB)
L
e
v
e
l
6
HR0364
Management of
International Human
Resources
MN0307
SM0338
International Business Strategic Analysis
Finance
MK0377
International Marketing Management &
Market Research
Credit Value 20
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
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Credit Value 10
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I H
PROGRAMME CODE 21FIBU-N IBUC1 BN One semester (NBA01IS)
PROGRAMME TITLE BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (COMPLETION AWARD)
L
e
v
e
l
SM0301
SM0302
International Strategic Strategic
Management
Management
Programme Option
6
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 10
MK0346
Undergraduate Dissertation
Credit Value 30
Credit Value 10
Semester 1 Year 1 Programme Options
HR0310 International Human Resources Management 10pts
MK0314 International Advertising 10pts
TM0312 International Tourism Management 10pts
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Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I I
PROGRAMME CODE 21FIBU-N IBUC1 FN One semester (NBA01IG)
PROGRAMME TITLE BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (COMPLETION AWARD/FEB)
L
e
v
e
l
SM0301
International
Strategic
Management
SM0302
Strategic
Management
Programme Option MK0346
Undergraduate
Dissertation
Credit Value 10
6 Credit Value 10
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 30
Semester 2 Year 1 Programme Options
HR0310
MK0314
TM0312
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International Human Resources Management 10pts
International Advertising 10pts
International Tourism Management 10pts
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX I J
PROGRAMME CODE 21FIBU-N IBU1 BN One Year
PROGRAMME TITLE BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
L
e
v
e
l
5
&
6
MO0250
Operations
Management
Programme Option
Programme Option
Programme Option
Credit Value 10
HR0364
Management of
International Human
Resources
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
MK0377
International Marketing Management &
Market Research
Credit Value 20
MN0307
International
Business Finance
SM0338
Strategic Analysis
Credit Value 20
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 10
Credit Value 20
Semester 1 Year 1 Course Options
FN0254 Corporate Reporting: UK and International Perspectives
20pts
HR0257 Human Resource Management 20pts
MK0261 Marketing Dynamics – Principles and Practice 20pts
ML0996 Unilang Option (DUMMY) 10pts
SM0208 International Entrepreneurship 10pts
SM0258 International Business Context 20pts
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Semester 2 Year 1 Course Options
Created for 2007/8 academic year
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II A
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (WITHOUT 20 POINT LANGUAGE OPTION) - 21FIBU-N IBM1 BN / 21SIBU-N IBM1 BN
Module
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Exam
Multi-Choice Class Presentation
Portfolio
Other
Code
Assignment
Exam
Test
Level 4
FN0141
The Legal Environment
100%
BM0122
Data Analysis Techniques
80%
20%
BM0125
Introductory IT Skills for Business
100%
Introduction to Financial
FN0133
100%
Information
Business Organisations and
50%
SM0139
Environment
50%
HR0143
Introduction to Management
70%
30%
NX0113
Academic Practice
100%
Level 5
Corporate Reporting: UK and
FN0254
100%
International Perspectives
Marketing Dynamics – Principles
MK0261
50%
50%
and Practice
Preparing for Graduate
HR0270
100%
Employment
Logistics and Distribution
BM0227
100%
Management
HR0257
Human Resource Management
100%
SM0258
International Business Context
60%
40%
Level 6
MN0307
International Business Finance
100%
International Strategic
SM0301
100%
Management
SM0352
Strategy
60%
40%
Dissertation
100%
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BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II B
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (UNILANG) – 21FIBU-N IBM1 BN / 21SIBU-N IBM1 BN
Module
Code
Level 4
Module Title
BM0122
BM0125
NX0113
Data Analysis Techniques
Introductory IT Skills for Business
Academic Practice
Business Organisations and
Environment
Introduction to Management
SM0139
HR0143
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
80%
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
20%
100%
100%
50%
50%
70%
30%
Level 5
HR0270
MN0267
MK0261
HR0257
SM0258
Preparing for Graduate
Employment
Introduction to International
Finance
Marketing Dynamics – Principles
and Practice
Human Resource Management
International Business Context
100%
100%
50%
50%
100%
60%
40%
Level 6
MN0307
SM0352
SM0301
International Business Finance
Strategy
International Strategic
Management
Dissertation
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100%
100%
60%
100%
100%
40%
Other
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II C
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT (Jan Completion) – 21FIBU-N IBM1 FN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
Other
Level 6
MK0346
FN0355
EF0112
SM0301
SM0352
APPENDIX II D
Undergrad Project-Hons
Dissertation
Intellectual Skills and Career
Management
English Language Skills
International Strategic
Management
Strategy
100%
100%
100%
60%
40%
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – 27FIBU-N IBU8 BN
Module Code
Level 5
MO0250
Module Title
Operations Management
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Assignment
100%
Group
Assignment
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
Other
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II E
UNIVERSITY DIPLOMA IN INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS - 27FIBU-N IBU8 FN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
Level 5
BM0227
Logistics and Distribution
Management
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100%
Other
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II F
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED STANDING) – 21FIBU-N IBUA1 BN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
Other
Portfolio
Other
Level 6
HR0364
MN0307
SM0338
MK0377
APPENDIX II G
Management of International
Human Resources
International Business Finance
Strategic Analysis
International Marketing
Management and Market
Research
75%
25%
100%
100%
100%
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (ADVANCED STANDING/FEB) - 21FIBU-N IBUA1 FN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
Level 6
HR0364
MN0307
SM0338
MK0377
Management of International
Human Resources
International Business Finance
Strategic Analysis
International Marketing
Management and Market
Research
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75%
25%
100%
100%
100%
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II H
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (COMPLETION AWARD) – 21FIBU-N IBUC1 BN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
Portfolio
Other
Portfolio
Other
Level 6
SM0301
SM00302
MK0346
International Strategic
Management
Strategic Management
Dissertation
100%
100%
100%
APPENDIX II I
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (COMPLETION AWARD/FEB) – 21FIBU-N IBUC1 FN
Module Code
Module Title
Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Level 6
SM0301
SM0302
MK0346
International Strategic
Management
Strategic Management
Dissertation
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100%
100%
100%
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX II J
ASSESSMENT MATRIX
BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS – 21FIBU-N IBU1 BN
Module Code
Level 6
MO0250
HR0364
MK0377
MN0307
SM0338
Module Title
Operations Management
Management of International
Human Resources
International Marketing
Management and Market
Research
International Business Finance
Strategic Analysis
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Assignment
Group
Assignment
Exam
Multi-Choice
Exam
Class
Test
Presentation
100%
75%
25%
100%
100%
100%
Portfolio
Other
BA (HONS)/BA INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
Created for 2007/8 academic year
University of Northumbria
Programme Specification
APPENDIX III DELIVERY SUPPLEMENT
The Delivery Supplement should be completed and attached to the approved Programme Specification when:

The approved programme is offered by franchise

An additional mode of delivery is proposed
1.
Northumbria Programme Code(s)
BA (Hons)/BA International Business Management Programme Code TBA
2.
Mode(s) of Delivery
Classroom-based
3.
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full Time


Distance Learning
 Sandwich
Blended
Part Time

Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution
Institute of Vocational Education Hong Kong
5.
Location(s) of Delivery
IVE Chai Wan, Hong Kong China SAR
6.
Proportion of distance delivery in programme
None
7.
Date(s) of Approval/ Review
June 2003
8.
Professional Accreditation
9.
Programme Structure Please indicate any differences from main delivery eg restricted options. A diagram should be attached to demonstrate the
programme structure for this delivery.
N/a
Students follow a similar structure to those in UK except that no option pathways are offered.
10.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy related to this particular delivery of the programme.
The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy is the same as for UK based students.
11.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg aspects of curriculum design, personal development plans,
placements, fieldwork, practical projects that are specific to this delivery.
As for UK based students
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Programme Specification
Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Indicate below any programme learning outcomes that are not met in this delivery of the programme and complete the matrix to show how any
additional modules contribute to programme learning outcomes.
12.
MODULE
CODE
Core/
option
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
C/O
1
2
3
b) Intellectual Skills
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
d) Transferable Key Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Level
13.
Admission Requirements
Please indicate below any requirements that are specific to this delivery. Include detail on feeder programmes, language requirements etc.
Higher Diploma in business related areas:
1. Specifically, IVE Higher Diplomas in International Business/Enterprise Management.
2. Other Higher Diplomas, subject to NBS co-ordinator approval.
Candidates must demonstrate their ability to study in the English Language. Non-native English speakers are normally required to achieve a score of
575 in TOEFL or 6.5 in IELTS. In the case of IVE students, they will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, which is deemed to be
of acceptable/equivalent standard by Northumbria University.
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Application Procedure
Please indicate below any variations that are specific to this delivery.
Applications are made directly to IVE Chai Wan
Appendix 1
BA (Honours) International Business Management, Part Time
Chai Wan
SM0352
Strategy
MK0367
International Marketing & Marketing Research
(10 Points)
SM0352
Strategy (cont.)
(10 Points)
Undergraduate Dissertation
(20 points)
MK0364
International Communications & Advertising
(20 points)
HR0310
International HRM
MN0307
International Business Finance
10 credit points
10 credit points
(10 Points)
Undergraduate Dissertation
SM0301
International Strategy
(10 Points)
(20 Points)
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Programme Specification
The Delivery Supplement should be completed and attached to the approved Programme Specification when:

The approved programme is offered by franchise

An additional mode of delivery is proposed
1.
Northumbria Programme Code(s)
BA (Hons) /BA International Business Management Programme Code TBA
2.
Mode(s) of Delivery
Classroom-based

3.
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full Time

Distance Learning
 Sandwich
Blended
Part Time
Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution
Institute of Vocational Education Hong Kong
5.
Location(s) of Delivery
IVE Sha Tin, Hong Kong China SAR
6.
Proportion of distance delivery in programme
None
7.
Date(s) of Approval/ Review
June 2004
8.
Professional Accreditation
9.
Programme Structure Please indicate any differences from main delivery eg restricted options. A diagram should be attached to demonstrate the
programme structure for this delivery.
N/a
Students follow a similar structure to those in UK accept that the options pathways offered are restricted to Marketing, Accounting or Logistics. In the
case of Accounting & Finance & Logistics the pathways are not offered in the UK but all modules are taught to UK based students.
10.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy related to this particular delivery of the programme.
The Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy is the same as for UK based students.
11.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg aspects of curriculum design, personal development plans,
placements, fieldwork, practical projects that are specific to this delivery.
As for UK based students
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Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Indicate below any programme learning outcomes that are not met in this delivery of the programme and complete the matrix to show how any
additional modules contribute to programme learning outcomes.
12.
N/A
MODULE
CODE
Core/
option
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
C/O
1
2
3
b) Intellectual Skills
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
d) Transferable Key Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Level
13.
Admission Requirements
Please indicate below any requirements that are specific to this delivery. Include detail on feeder programmes, language requirements etc.
Direct entry to Year 3:
1. Higher Diplomas in Business Administration, Purchasing and Supply, and Accountancy and Information Systems:
2. Other Higher Diplomas in business related areas, subject to NBS co-ordinator approval.
Candidates must demonstrate their ability to study in the English Language. Non-native English speakers are normally required to achieve a score of
575 in TOEFL or 6.5 in IELTS. In the case of IVE students, they will be able to demonstrate proficiency in the English language, which is deemed to be
of acceptable/equivalent standard by Northumbria University.
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14.
Application Procedure
Please indicate below any variations that are specific to this delivery.
Applications are made directly to IVE Sha Tin.
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Appendix 1
BA (Honours) International Business Management, Full Time
Sha Tin
Standard Route
SM0352
Strategy
HR0310
International HRM
MN0307
International Business Dissertation
Finance
MK0367
International Marketing & Marketing
Research
10 credit points
(20 points)
MK0364
International Communications & Advertising
10 credit points
SM0301
International
Strategic
Management
10 credit points
(20 points)
30 Credit Points
20 credit points
In addition to the standard route above, two further pathways are to be offered: Logistics and Accounting
Logistics – BM0319, BM0311 AND BM0317 to replace MK0367 and MK0364
Accounting – MN0352, MN0355 and FN0307 to replace MK0367 and MK0364
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Programme Specification
The Delivery Supplement should be completed and attached to the approved Programme Specification when:

The approved programme is offered by franchise

An additional mode of delivery is proposed
1.
Northumbria Programme Code(s)
NBA01EC/NBA01ED/NBE01EC/NBF01NC
2.
Mode(s) of Delivery
Classroom-based
X
3.
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full Time
X
Distance Learning
 Sandwich
Blended
Part Time
X
Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution
Stamford College
5.
Location(s) of Delivery
Malaysia
6.
Proportion of distance delivery in programme
Nil
7.
Date(s) of Approval/ Review
June 2004
8.
Professional Accreditation
9.
Programme Structure Please indicate any differences from main delivery eg restricted options. A diagram should be attached to demonstrate the
programme structure for this delivery.
Diagram at end of document
10.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy related to this particular delivery of the programme.
As UK programme specification
11.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg aspects of curriculum design, personal development plans,
placements, fieldwork, practical projects that are specific to this delivery.
As UK programme specification
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Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Indicate below any programme learning outcomes that are not met in this delivery of the programme and complete the matrix to show how any
additional modules contribute to programme learning outcomes.
12.
MODULE
CODE
Core/
option
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
C/O
1
2
3
b) Intellectual Skills
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
d) Transferable Key Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
Level
13.
Admission Requirements
Please indicate below any requirements that are specific to this delivery. Include detail on feeder programmes, language requirements etc.
The programme is a one year top up programme. Students entering the programme are required to possess the following:
 Stamford Diploma in International Business Administration/Corporate Administration
 ABE Advanced Diploma in Business Administration plus Stamford bridging programme
Students will, on entry, have an IELTS score of 6.5/TOEFL 575 or a level of English Language competence deemed equivalent to this by NU Coordinator.
Minimum entry age of 20
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Application Procedure
Please indicate below any variations that are specific to this delivery.
Direct to Stamford College
Structure Diagram
Full Time Structure
SM0352
Strategy
HR0310
International HRM
MN0307
Undergraduate
International Business Dissertation
Finance
(10 Points)
(10 Points)
(10 Points)
SM0301
Undergraduate Dissertation
International Strategy
(20 Points)
(10 Points)
MK0377
International Marketing & Marketing
Research
(20 points)
MK0364
Marketing Communications & International
Advertising
(20 Points)
(20 points)
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Part Time Structure
HR0310
International HRM
MN0307
International Business
Finance
MK0377
International Marketing & Marketing Research
(20 points)
(10 Points)
SM0352
Strategy
(10 Points)
Undergraduate Dissertation
(10 Points)
Undergraduate Dissertation
(20 Points)
MK0364
International Communications & Advertising
(20 points)
(20 Points)
HR310 is the 10 credit core module for students on non HRM pathway
MK377/MK364 are the 20 credit option modules for students on the Marketing pathway
This represents a consistent marketing pathway from the UK pathway options offered
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SM0301
International Strategy
(10 Points)
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UK Full Time Structure
L
e
v
e
l
SM0352
Strategy
MK0313/HR0310
International
Marketing Mgt./
International HRM
(10 Points)
SM0301
International Strategy
6
(20 Points)
MN0307
Project
International Business
Finance
Pathway
(10 Points)
Project
Pathway
(10 Points)
Semester 1 Year 3 Programme Pathway - Options
Choose 1 from:
MK0367 International Marketing & Marketing Research
HR0364 Management of International Human Resources
TM0320 International Tourism Management
Language – Unilang Plus
English – Language & Communication (Adapted from MA)
& Intercultural Communication (ML0672)
Semester 2 Year 3 Programme Pathway - Options
Choose 1 from:
MK0364 International Advertising and Communications
HR0365 Management in an International Context
TM0310 International Hospitality Management
Language – Unilang Plus
English – Aspects of Business (New Module) &
Intercultural Communication (ML0673)
Note:
1. In Sem. 1 Choose HRM 10 point Module if studying non HRM pathway, Choose MK0313 if studying non Marketing Pathway. If not
studying either Marketing or HRM pathway choose either Marketing or HRM
2. Students normally expected to choose a consistent pathway throughout the year from: Marketing, HRM, Tourism, Modern Language,
English
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Programme Specification
The Delivery Supplement should be completed and attached to the approved Programme Specification when:

The approved programme is offered by franchise

An additional mode of delivery is proposed
1.
Northumbria Programme Code(s)
NBA01ET/NBE01ET/ NBA01EV/NBE01EV
2.
Mode(s) of Delivery
Classroom-based
X
3.
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full Time
X
Distance Learning
 Sandwich
Blended
Part Time
X
Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution
STANSFIELD COLLEGE
5.
Location(s) of Delivery
SINGAPORE
6.
Proportion of distance delivery in programme
7.
Date(s) of Approval/ Review
8.
Professional Accreditation
9.
Programme Structure Please indicate any differences from main delivery eg restricted options. A diagram should be attached to demonstrate the
programme structure for this delivery.
JUNE 2004
Diagram at end of document
10.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy related to this particular delivery of the programme.
As UK programme specification
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11.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg aspects of curriculum design, personal development plans,
placements, fieldwork, practical projects that are specific to this delivery.
Induction, study skills packs, guidance and tutorial systems, learning resources,
Professional body requirements
Stansfield Group will provide for students of the programme comparable induction, study skills support, guidance and tutorial systems and learning
resources to those provided in support of students and their learning at UK main site.
12.
Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Indicate below any programme learning outcomes that are not met in this delivery of the programme and complete the matrix to show how any
additional modules contribute to programme learning outcomes.
MODULE
CODE
Core/
option
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
C/O
1
2
3
b) Intellectual Skills
4
5
Level
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1
2
3
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
d) Transferable Key Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
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Admission Requirements
Please indicate below any requirements that are specific to this delivery. Include detail on feeder programmes, language requirements etc.
Entry with Advanced Standing at Level 6
1. Stansfield Higher Diploma in Business Studies
2. Stansfield Higher Diploma in Entrepreneurship
3. Singapore Polytechnic – 3 year Diplomas in business related field
4. Ngee Ann Polytechnic – 3 year Diplomas in business related field
5. Nanyang Polytechnic – 3 year Diplomas in business related field
6. Temasek Polytechnic – 3 year Diplomas in business related field
13.
Overseas applicants must have attained an IELTS score of 6.5 or demonstrate an
equivalent level of English Language competence.
14.
Application Procedure
Please indicate below any variations that are specific to this delivery.
Direct to Stansfield Group
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Structure diagram
STANSFIELD GROUP –
PROGRAMME CODES TBA
BA (HONS) INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS MANAGEMENT
(Full Time and Part Time Structures at Level 6 based upon UK generic programme structure)
Full-time - Marketing
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
Semester
2
HR0310
International
HRM
SM0301
International
Strategy
MN0307
Dissertation
International
Business
Finance
MK0364
International Advertising &
Communications
60 credit points per semester
Part-time - Marketing
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
Semester
2
MN0307
International
Business
Finance
MK0367
International Marketing &
Marketing Research
SM0301
Int'l Strategy
HR0310
International
HRM
Dissertation
Semester
3
MK0364
International Advertising
& Communications
40 credit points per semester
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Dissertation
MK0367
International
Marketing & Market
Research
Dissertation
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Programme Specification
Full-time - HRM
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
Semester
2
MK0313
Int'l
Marketing
Management
SM0301
International
Strategy
MN0307
Dissertation
International
Business
Finance
HR0365
Management in a Global
Context - Comparative
Perspectives
60 credit points per semester
Part-time - HRM
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
Semester
2
Semester
3
MN0307
Internation
al Business
Finance
HR0364 Management of
International Human
Resources
SM0301
Int'l
Strategy
MK0313
Int'l
Marketing
Mgmt
Dissertation
HR0365
Management in a
Global Context Comparative
Perspectives
40 credit points per semester
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Dissertation
HR0364 Management
of International
Human Resources
Dissertation
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Programme Specification
Full-time - TOURISM
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
MK0313
Int'l
Marketing
Management
Semester
SM0301
2
International
Strategy
60 credit points per semester
Part-time - TOURISM
Semester
SM0352
1
Strategy
Semester
2
Semester
3
MN0307
Internation
al Business
Finance
SM0301
Int'l
Strategy
TM0310
International Hospitality
Management
40 credit points per semester
MN0307
Dissertation
International
Business
Finance
TM0310
International Hospitality
Management
TM0321
International Travel &
Tourism Management
Dissertation
TM0321
International Travel & Tourism Management
MK0313
Int'l
Marketing
Mgmt
Dissertation
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Programme Specification
The Delivery Supplement should be completed and attached to the approved Programme Specification when:

The approved programme is offered by franchise

An additional mode of delivery is proposed
1.
Northumbria Programme Code(s)
21FIBU-E IBM1 1BA (Mannheim campus) 21FIBT-E IBM1 1BE (Stuttgart campus)
2.
Mode(s) of Delivery
Classroom-based
X
Distance Learning
Blended
3.
Mode(s) of Attendance
Full Time
X
Sandwich
Part Time
Other please specify
4.
Partner Institution
ABW (Akademie fur Betriebswirtschaft und Welthandelssprachen)
5.
Location(s) of Delivery
Mannheim and Stuttgart
6.
Proportion of distance delivery in programme
Nil
7.
Date(s) of Approval/ Review
June 2004
8.
Professional Accreditation
9.
Programme Structure Please indicate any differences from main delivery eg restricted options. A diagram should be attached to demonstrate the
programme structure for this delivery.
Diagram at end of document
10.
Learning, Teaching and Assessment Strategy related to this particular delivery of the programme.
As UK programme specification
11.
How Students are Supported in their Learning/Employability/Career Development eg aspects of curriculum design, personal development plans,
placements, fieldwork, practical projects that are specific to this delivery.
As UK programme specification
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Mapping of Learning Outcomes
Indicate below any programme learning outcomes that are not met in this delivery of the programme and complete the matrix to show how any
additional modules contribute to programme learning outcomes.
12.
As UK programme specification
MODULE
CODE
Core/
option
a) Knowledge &
Understanding
C/O
1
2
3
b) Intellectual Skills
4
5
6
1
2
3
4
c) Practical Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
d) Transferable Key Skills
5
6
1
2
3
4
5
6
Level
13.
Admission Requirements
Please indicate below any requirements that are specific to this delivery. Include detail on feeder programmes, language requirements etc.
Students who have successfully attained the ABW Advanced Diploma in International Business Management will be eligible for entry to Level 6 of the
BA (Hons) International Business Management programme.
Students presenting other qualifications, deemed equivalent to Levels 4 and 5 of the BA (Hons) International Business Management programme by the
European Partner Coordinator, will also be eligible for entry to Level 6 of the programme.
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Application Procedure
Please indicate below any variations that are specific to this delivery.
Direct to ABW
ABW Stuttgart and Mannheim
Full-time – BA (Hons) International Business Management
SEPTEMBER INTAKE ONLY
Semester
1
(SeptJan)
SM 352
Strategy
(20
credits)
HR310
International
HRM
(10 credits)
MN307
International
Business
Finance
(10 credits)
MK377
International Marketing
Management & Market
Research
(20 credits)
Or
TM312
International Tourism
Management
(20 credits)
Semester
2
(FebMay)
SM 301
International
Strategic
Management
(10 credits)
MK 364
Marketing Communications & International
Advertising
(20 credits)
Or
TM310
International Hospitality Management
(20 credits)
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APPENDIX III LOG OF CHANGES
Any changes made to an approved Programme Specification (other than typographical corrections) should be logged below and the sheet appended to the
Programme Specification. Subsequent changes can then be added. Where it is not practicable to change an existing Programme Specification, a new
version is required.
Programme Code: 21FIBU-N…; 21SIBU-N…; 27FIBU-N…
Programme Title: UG International Business Programmes
3.
4.
Semester/
academic
year
eg
S2;05/06
2.
Stage/yea
r of
program
me
eg Year 3
1.
Change takes effect
Date of
approval /
amendment
Brief summary of change to Programme Specification
(including section number)
Delete EF0081 World Englishes and EF0080 Plurilingualism as final year option from
21FIBU-N IBM1 11FN BA (Hons) International Business Management 1 Year
Completion January Start
21FIBU-N IBM1 3BN BA (Hons) International Business Management 3 Year
September Start
21SIBU-N IBM1 4BN BA (Hons) International Business Management 4 Year with
Placement September Start
EF0073 Studying Culture 1 / EF0017 Intercultural Communication 2 as option from:
27FIBU-N IBU8 BN University Diploma in International Business (One Semester,
September Start) –EF0073
27FIBU-N IBU8 FN University Diploma in International Business (One Semester,
January Start) – EF0017
21FIBU-N IBU1 BN BA International Business Administration (One Year September
Start, Levels 5 and 6) - EF0073
16-May-07
Final year
S1 2007/8
4-jul-07
Year 1
S1 2007/8
21FIBU-N IBM1 11/FN – January start IBM completion. Change FN0355 from core to
option. Add MN0307 as option in Semester 2.
MK0261 assessment weighting changed from A50/E50 to A100 on the following
programmes: 21FIBU-N IBM1 BN, 21SIBU-N IBM1 BN (without 20 point language
option AND unilang.
1 November
2007
11 June 2008
Year 1
S1 2007/8
Year 2
2008/9
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