University of Bradford
School of Management
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University of Bradford
BSc Honours
Business and Management Studies:
Accounting and Finance
Marketing
International Business and
Management
Human Resource Management
3 and 4 years full-time
N100, N101, N420, N421, N500, N501,
NN12, NNC2, N600, N601
Business Studies
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Date produced:
Original: May 2003; revised Nov 2005
Duration:
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Effective management holds the key to many of the social and economic problems that face the
world today. The School of Management offers five undergraduate degrees, delivered on a fulltime basis, leading to BSc (Honours) degrees in Business and Management Studies, Accounting
and Finance, Marketing, International Business and Management and Human Resource
Management. The programme of study combines academic rigour with practicality and relevance
for business and management in industry and commerce.
With reference to teaching and learning, the School of Management aims to:
 deliver a programme of study giving you flexibility of choice in four degrees from a common
first year with some
variation of choice of modules within the second and third Stages depending on the degree
chosen
 provide a supportive, structured environment in which you are encouraged to develop
independent learning skills
 develop an awareness of the broad range of knowledge required in modern management and
an opportunity to equip yourself with specialised knowledge in the degree of your choice to
enable you to pursue further programmes of study or
to progress in your chosen career
 develop personal transferable and managerial skills fundamental for your career development
and future progression
 provide educational opportunities for mature and alternatively qualified applicants, as well as
for traditionally
qualified applicants.
Learning outcomes indicate what a graduate should know, understand and be able to do on
successful completion of the programme of study. The functional areas that contribute to the
field of management are constantly developing. However underlying theories and principles
change less rapidly. You will be expected to learn both the underlying theories and principles
and their application for the solution of problems in the business environment. On completion
of your degree you will have acquired the following:
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Knowledge and Understanding of the key aspects in disciplines involved in business
and management including economics, accounting and finance, marketing, production
and operations management, information management, business information systems,
organizational behavior and human resource management. For those who choose the
Business and Management Studies degree, you will develop a systematic knowledge
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and understanding within all of these areas. Those who choose the Accounting and
Finance degree will acquire an in-depth knowledge of the accounting and finance area in
the broad context of business and management. Specifically you will develop a
systematic understanding of topics such as the use of spreadsheets and databases in
accounting, business finance and taxation and strategic, international and contemporary
issues in accounting and finance. If you choose the Marketing degree you will develop
an in-depth knowledge and understanding in the areas of product innovation, marketing
management and strategy, marketing communications, marketing research, customer
behavior, business marketing, retail and services marketing and brand management,
again within the broad business and management context. The International Business
and Management degree will provide you with the opportunity to review management
practices in a wider uncertain global business environment studying courses in the areas
of business strategy, tourism, HRM, marketing and finance with a specific focus on the
international aspects within the broad business and management context. The Human
Resource Management degree offers the opportunity to develop a systematic and indepth knowledge of work, employment and HRM. The subjects covered include
organizational behavior, human resource management, management of change,
international human resource management, employee relations, organizational
development, organizational analysis, theories of the firm and human resource
development. Also are studied within the broader context of business and management.
Discipline Skills in analyzing situations and problems in order to develop an objective
approach to applying the appropriate theories, models or solutions to the issues
presented. In addition, a systematic understanding of key aspects of your field of study
and a range of business skills will be developed of relevance to the management of
people, finances, marketing and the production and operations relating to the provision of
goods or services. For those choosing the specialized degrees of Accounting and
Finance, Marketing, International Business and Management, and Human Resource
Management skills of relevance to professional practitioners in the field will be
developed. An appreciation of the uncertainty, ambiguity and limits of knowledge will be
learned.
Personal Transferable Skills in information management, independent learning, project
skills, written and oral skills, creative and systematic problem solving, report writing and
presentation skills, and the learning ability needed to undertake appropriate further
training of a professional or equivalent nature.
The placement year for students on the four-year courses does not form part of the assessed
work for the undergraduate degree. In order to ensure that students get maximum benefit
from their experience there are a number of actions taken. Students have preparatory
workshops and are regularly contacted by their tutors. Most are visited at least once during
their time in the company, where both students and employers have an opportunity to
discuss the placement and progress. Students are encouraged to work towards the Diploma
of Professional Training, which is assessed by written reports undertaken at various stages
of the placement year and by interview. All students are encouraged to keep a learning log
and to reflect on their experience. A second workshop is run towards the end of the
placement period where students and their tutors can debrief the placement experience.
The Curriculum
The map of your studies is detailed below. Each ‘year’, or Stage, of an Honours course
consists of two semesters with 60 credits being studied in each semester. Although you may
apply for a particular degree, the common first Stage of the five degrees permits you to
switch at the end of the first Stage, if you so wish, allowing you to progress to any one of the
five degrees. Within your chosen degree course, optional modules are available from which
to choose, although in the Accounting and Finance, Marketing, International Business
and Management, and Human Resource Management degrees there are several core
(compulsory) modules.
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Although the University does not recruit directly to an Ordinary Degree, this route is available
to students for whom a less intensive course of study is appropriate. An Ordinary Degree
requires 100 credits in Stage One and 80 credits in Stages Two and Three.
The curriculum may change, subject to the University’s course approval, monitoring and
review procedures, to ensure it is relevant and up-to-date in content.
Assessment Regulations: a summary. (The full progression regulations are maintained on
the University Website at
http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_3_Undergrad_Awards.html.
To pass and proceed from each Stage to the next, and also to be eligible for a classified
Honours award, you must achieve at least 40% in 100 credits and either
 35% in the other 20 credits; or
 25% in the other 20 credits, but with an average of at least 45% over all of the 120
credits.
The class and division of the Honours degree that you are awarded is based on the overall
weighted mark that you receive for Stage Two (30%) and Stage Three (70%). The degree is
awarded on the basis of the following minimum final overall weighted average marks (the
Board of Examiners has discretion of +/- 2%):
70% or above:
60% or above:
50% or above:
Otherwise:
First Class Honours
Second Class Honours – First Division
Second Class Honours – Second Division
Third Class Honours.
If you complete Stage One successfully you are eligible for a Certificate of Higher Education
and if you complete Stage Two successfully you are eligible for a Diploma of Higher
Education. The learning outcomes for these awards are consistent with those of the English
Framework for Higher Education Qualifications and its descriptors.
The progression and award regulations for Ordinary courses are similar to those for the
Honours courses except 40% must be achieved in 80 credits at Stage One and 60 credits at
Stages Two and Three.
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1 Business Law
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1 Foundations of Accounting 1
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1 1&2 Org Beh and the Sociology of Work C
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2 Founds of Production/Operations Mgt C
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1 Quantitative Methods in Info Mgt
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2 Organizational Information Systems C
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1 Language for Business 1 (French)
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1 Student Self Development
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2 1/2 Practice of Management Skills
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Writing for Bus & Academic Purposes O
Company Law and Administration
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Economics of Industry
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Econometrics & Business ForecastingO
Accounting & Corporate Governance O
Accounting for Management DecisionsO
Financial Management
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Taxation and Personal Finance
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Computers in Accounting
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Quantitative Methods for Managers O
Fundamentals of Decision Support O
Information &Management Systems O
Consumer Behaviour
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Marketing Communications
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Marketing Research
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Marketing Management and Strategy O
Product Innovation
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Prediction, Ass & Dev of Beh at Work O
Org Design & the Transform. of Work O
Employee Relations
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Organizational Analysis
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The Firm & the Strat Imp of HRM
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Resource Planning
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Management of Service Operations O
Language for Business 3 (French)
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Language for Business 3 (German) O
Language for Business 3 (Japanese) O
Language for Business 3 (Spanish) O
Language for Business 4 (French)
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Language for Business 4 (German) O
Language for Business 4 (Japanese) O
Language for Business 4 (Spanish) O
International Business Strategy
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Global Business Environment
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International Tourism Studies
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International Tourism Management O
Understanding Strategic ManagementO
Applied Strategic Management
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Corporate Reporting and Global Acc O
Strategic Accounting and Mgt Control O
Capital Markets, Investment & FinanceO
International Finance
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Contemporary Issues in Accounting O
Decision Support A
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Electronic Commerce
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Strategic Information Systems
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Direct Marketing
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Retail and Services Marketing
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Business Marketing
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Corporate Identity and Brand Mgt
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Marketing and Entrepreneurship
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International Marketing
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Managing Creativity in Marketing
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Human Resource Management
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International HRM
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European Employment Policy
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Human Resource Development
Organizational Change
Social Philosophy
World Class Operations
Strategic Operations Management
Service Quality
Language for Business 5 (French)
Language for Business 5 (German)
Language for Business 5 (Japanese)
Language for Business 5 (Spanish)
Language for Business 6 (French)
Language for Business 6 (German)
Language for Business 6 (Japanese)
Language for Business 6 (Spanish)
Business and Management Studies
International Business and Management
Human Resource Management
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Teaching, Learning and Assessment
The approach to teaching and learning aims to integrate applied and theoretical knowledge, taking
into consideration the learning outcomes, progression through the levels of study, the nature of the
mode of study and the need for you to take greater responsibility for your own learning as you
progress through the course.
Stage One provides a foundation for all five pathways of study. You will acquire knowledge of the
functional areas of business and management and the theoretical underpinning of these. In
Stages Two and Three you can continue to develop your knowledge and skills in these broad
functional areas or specialise in the particular areas of accounting and finance, marketing,
international business or human resource management but within the broad context relating to
business and management. In Stage Three your studies become more strategic in nature.
Methods of assessment are varied and linked to learning requirements. They will include closed
and open book examinations, essays, coursework assignments and case studies.
Throughout the course, you will acquire personal transferable skills that will be valuable in
whatever career you choose.
Admission Requirements
All candidates for admission to the School of Management’s taught programmes must satisfy the
University’s General Entrance Requirements. For applicants whose first language is other than
English a recognised English language qualification is required for example, a score of 550 on The
Test of English as a Foreign Language (TOEFL) or an overall band of 6 in the International
English Language Testing Service Test (IELTS). Other qualifications can be checked on request.
However, if you have previously studied and achieved acceptable qualifications that have been
taught and assessed in English, an English Language waiver can be given.
Offers are made following detailed consideration of each individual application. Most important in
the decision to offer a place is our assessment of a candidate’s potential to benefit from their
studies and of their ability to succeed on a particular course. Entrance requirements will vary but
are set after consideration of each applicant’s academic background and achievements and all
other relevant experience. A typical offer to someone seeking entry through the UCAS scheme
would be 200-240 points. Applications are welcomed from candidates with non-standard
qualifications or who, lacking academic qualifications, have significant relevant experience.
Overall the School of Management recruits 250 students each year. A student may be permitted
by the School to import specific academic credit for prior certificated or experiential learning up to
a maximum limit of 50% of the balance of the award for which the student wishes to be registered,
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consistent with the University’s Regulations which can be accessed on the Bradford website at the
following address: http://www.brad.ac.uk/admin/acsec/QA_Hbk/Ord_3_Undergrad_Awards.html.
Student Support and Guidance
The Undergraduate Office within the authority of the Associate Dean, Undergraduate Programme,
will support you in your studies. A Personal Tutor and an Effective Learning Officer are available
for your personal support and guidance. The Staff/Student Liaison Committee offers a forum for
discussion relating to programme matters and a student information handbook is provided. Study
guides are provided in the form of Blackboard, a virtual learning environment, to assist your
academic learning. You are also able to access CD-ROM and online databases, including
business and management periodicals and company information, through the School of
Management Library.
Further Information
If you would like more information about the University of Bradford, please check the
undergraduate prospectus at http://www.brad.ac.uk.
For further information about the School of Management please contact:
Bradford University School of Management, Emm Lane, Bradford BD9 4JL
Tel: +44 (0)1274 234393 Fax: +44 (0)1274 546866 E-mail: management@bradford.ac.uk
or go to http://www.bradford.ac.uk/acad/management/external/people.php
The School of Management is a school of the University of Bradford
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