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Download First Year Business Degree Programme Specification at Birmingham City University and more Slides Business in PDF only on Docsity! First Year Degree in Business Programme Specification Disclaimer: BCUIC has checked the information given in this Programme Specification and believes it to be correct. We will endeavour to deliver the course in keeping with this Programme Specification but reserve the right to change the content, timetabling and administration of the course whilst maintaining equivalent academic standards and quality. Pathway Programme Information Pathway Type Undergraduate Pathway Areas Business Pathways/s Business - Two Semester NAVIGATE Code/s First Year Degree in Business/ business management First Year Degree in Accounting and Finance First Year Degree in Marketing First Year Degree in Economics UGBU UGAF UGMK UGEC Pathway Provision College: NQF Level/s: 4 Title First Year Degree in Business NQF (FHEQ) 4 Credit Points Two (2 ) Semester =120 Duration of Study Two (2) semesters Weeks of Study Two (2 ) Semester Twenty Six (26) weeks Mode of Study Full-time Mode of Delivery Face to Face Notional Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 1,250 Contact Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 400 Self-directed Study Hours Two (2 ) Semester = 850 Delivery Model Standard Delivery Model (SDM) Teaching Institution Birmingham City University International College Awarding Institution Birmingham City University Faculty Business, Law and Social Science (BLSS) Teaching Location (Campus) BCUIC, 15 Bartholomew Row, Birmingham B5 5JU 2-semester intakes September and January Subject Benchmarks Statements QAA: QAA: Accounting 167 02/07 para. 4.1; Business Management 165 02/07 para. 3.1 ff.; Computing 170 03/07 para. 3 ff. (indirect); Economics 145 01/07 para. 3.2; MSOR 212 12/07 para 3 ff First Year in Marketing First Year in Marketing Core Modules Credit Points Pass Mark % Exam % Coursework % Contact Hrs/Week College Module Code Module Name Semester 1 4 ILS004 Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 15 50 30 70 5 BUS402 Business Foundations 20 40 - 100 5 MRK001 Marketing Foundations 20 40 - 100 5 MRK004 Professional Development 20 40 - 100 Semester 2 5 MRK002 Consumer Psychology 20 40 100 - 5 MRK003 Introduction to Creative Concepts and Design 20 40 - 100 5 BUS401 Business Environment 20 40 - 100 Undergraduate Stage 2 : Marketing 135 credit points First Year in Economics First Year in Economics Core Modules Credit Points Pass Mark % Exam % Coursework % Contact Hrs/Week College Module Code Module Name Semester 1 4 ILS004 Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 15 50 30 70 5 BUS402 Business Foundations 20 40 - 100 5 MRK004 Professional Development 20 40 - 100 5 ECO002 Principles of Economics 20 40 - 100 Semester 2 5 ACF002 Applied Economics 20 40 100 - 5 BUS404 Business Analysis, Methods and Techniques 20 40 - 100 5 ACF003 Introduction to Management Accounting 20 40 75 25 Undergraduate Stage 2 : Economics 135 credit points First Year in Accounting and Finance First Year in Accounting & Finance Core Modules Credit Points Pass Mark % Exam % Coursework % Contact Hrs/Week College Module Code Module Name Semester 1 4 ILS004 Interactive Learning Skills and Communication 15 50 30 70 5 BUS402 Business Foundations 20 40 - 100 5 MRK004 Introduction to Financial Accounting 20 40 - 100 5 ECO002 Principles of Economics 20 40 - 100 Semester 2 5 ACF002 Applied Accounting 20 40 100 - 5 BUS404 Financial Information Systems 20 40 - 100 5 ACF003 Introduction to Management Accounting 20 40 75 25 Undergraduate Stage 2 : Accounting & Finance 135 credit points Strategic Rationale for the Programme The partnership between Birmingham City University International College (BCUIC) and Birmingham City University (BCU) facilitates the acquisition of Select level degree by international students who, because of their previous educational experience, are not normally able to gain direct access to the University’s degree schemes. The programme has therefore been developed to satisfy important pedagogical issues: 1. To ensure that international students have a dedicated period of time, in a familial and safe setting, to adjust to and acquire the skills to prepare for further studies within a western learning environment. 2. To satisfy the University’s quality protocols, which in turn are directed by the QAA Subject Benchmark requirements, for articulation purpose. 3. Facilitate access to a programme leading to a University degree award. 4. Widen access and participation in higher education in line with the University’s internationalisation agenda. 5. Commit to the provision of best practice customer service and student experience for international students and thus add value to the University’s award-winning student lifestyle. 6. Support the integrity of the University’s QAA commitment by adopting and adapting the University’s quality regime to form the basis of a robust, quality driven academic provision and administrative systems and processes. 7. Assist in the diversification of the student body. Intended Learning Outcomes Generic: All modules have a set of Learning Outcomes (LOs) attached to them; see relevant Definitive Module Documents (DMDs). These provide a basic set of core transferable skills that can be employed as a basis to further study and life-long learning. They are delivered using an interdisciplinary and progressive approach underpinned by the relevant module, to build these core skills within the context of subject-specific learning. Incorporated in these core skills are the key themes of relationship-management, time-management, professional communication, technological and numerical understanding and competency. For full details, see the programme Moodle site (https://moodle.bcuic.navitas.com/mod/folder/view.php?id=4983) Assessment Strategy The programme is compliant with both the generic assessment regulations of Navitas UK and those of the University. See BCU Academic Regulations: Assessment, Progression and Award. Each module within the programme/stage of study has an associated Module Outline that may be broadened into a Module Guide (MG) either of which will be provided to students at the beginning of their studies. These documents offer generic information on the Aims and Specific LOs of the subject/s under study, basic references and the attendance and notional contact requirements. They also include topics/subject areas of study and outlines of the assessment events. Each module has an associated textbook, as prescribed by the University’s Module Outlines which includes the types of assessment activities employed, teaching methods, resources, assessment criteria and expectations, contact details of the tutor/s, referencing (if applicable) and submission/completion requirements. All assessment is designed to reflect and measure both an individual’s and a cohort’s achievement against the Specific LOs of the module and Intended LOs of the programme. In-course written, reading, listening and oral assessment is built into all modules through general interaction between tutors and students, student peer review and small group tutorials or individual tutorials/appraisals. Modes of assessment include essay/report writing, oral presentation (group or individual, and poster), portfolio, and e-based, in-class or take-home exercises/tests. All written assessments must follow certain criteria in style and submission as noted in the relevant Module Outlines and Student Guide. This form of assessment is considered fundamental to a student’s ability to communicate ideas and evidence with clarity, relevance and logic in a planned and organised manner. Plain writing style, syntax and grammar are core skills that can be enhanced to support the maturing of individual students’ composition and thus academic and transferable proficiency. Oral presentations, whether part of formal or informal assessment practice, are encouraged within all modules as they promote, among others, transferable skills and can identify those students who may be plagiarising material. It is advised, however, that they should not make up more than 60% of the final module mark unless as part of the learning rational. Oral group presentations should ideally contain no more than five (5) students, unless specific reasoning is applied. Members, irrespective of their role, should be awarded the same mark unless where obvious differentiation arises, for management of this process. Time limits must be upheld by tutors so as to ensure all students have the same opportunity to perform. Furthermore, tutors ought to notify students as to the materials available to them before preparation takes place. Final summative examination normally adheres to closed book, invigilated, timed conditions and takes place during allocated exam periods of a programme. It represents a more Abstract measure of a student’s achievement as a consequence of the Specific LOs associated with a module. It is utilised as a key measure of quality in teaching standards and provides a basis to aspects of delivery and environment, which takes place at the conclusion of a semester by College academic services, see BCU SENATE REGULATION. Marks indicated in the relevant MG’s cannot be referred. Only in extenuating circumstances, sickness, and personal tragedy or in the possibility of a clerical error, will deferral take place, see BCU assessment regulations. (https://bcuassets.blob.core.windows.net/docs/birmingham- city-university-academic-regulations-2018-19-first-edition-approved-140918-further-final-edit-091018- 131840772710522149.pdf) Moderation, Progression and Award Requirements This programme is delivered in two semester full-time. Both the delivery and assessment of the programme is in English. The mode of delivery is standard delivery mode. A subject specialist within the College moderates a ten percent sample of each assessment. Link tutors from the Birmingham University and University appointed external examiners are invited to review these samples. Each module offered on the programme has a minimum overall pass mark. Please refer to definitive Module Guide (DMD). The College’s Policy and Regulation (CPR) 9 explains all our assessment regulations for further details on the assessment regulations and failing to progress. (https://12b2eab6ac2abf102db7- 69217b01da80406f811f173b9935de20.ssl.cf6.rackcdn.com/BCUIC_Assessment_update.pdf) Categories of Performance A (High Distinction, 80 - 100%) – Distinctive level of knowledge, skill and understanding which demonstrates an authoritative grasp of the concepts and principles and ability to communicate them in relation to the assessment event without plagiarism or collusion. Indications of originality in application of ideas, graphical representations, personal insights reflecting depth and confidence of understanding of issues raised in the assessment event B (Distinction, 70 - 79%) – Level of competence demonstrating a coherent grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the assessment and ability to communicate them effectively. Displays originality in interpreting concepts and principles. The work uses graphs and tables to illustrate answers where relevant. Ideas and conclusions are expressed clearly. Many aspects of the candidate’s application and result can be commended. C (Credit, 60 - 69%) – Level of competence shows an acceptable knowledge, skill and understanding sufficient to indicate that the candidate is able to make further progress. The outcome shows satisfactorily understanding and performance of the requirements of the assessment tasks. Demonstrates clear expression of ideas, draws recognisable and relevant conclusions D (Pass, 50 - 59%) – Evidence of basic competence to meet requirements of the assessment task and event. Evidence of basic acquaintance with relevant source material. Limited attempt to organise and communicate the response. Some attempt to draw relevant conclusions E (Pass 40- 49%) – The candidate’s application and result shows that the level of competence being sought has just been achieved. The assessed work shows an acceptable grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the requirements and communication of the assessment event and associated tasks F (Fail 0- 39%) – The candidate’s application and result shows that the level of competence being sought has not yet been achieved. The assessed work shows a less than acceptable grasp of knowledge, skill and understanding of the requirements and communication of the assessment event and associated tasks NB: See individual Module Guides for details marks classification