BA (Hons) Business Studies

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Shifts in Economic Power

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The  world  is  witnessing  the  biggest  shift  in  economic  strength for  more  than  a  century.    Within  a  decade,  the  developed  industrial  economies  of  today  will  be  dwarfed  by  newly  emerging  economic  giants.

Within  a  generation,  China  will  overtake  the  US  as  the  world’s  biggest  economy.    Many  of  the  top  15  economic  performers  will  be  from  today’s  rapidly  developing  economies.

Adapted from The Economist (various dates)

Shifts in Economic Power

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The  emergence  of  the  BRIC  countries  will  transform  economics.    How  we  mentally  map  the  world  in  2020  will  render  obsolete  the  old  categories  of  ‘developed’  and  ‘developing’.    Globalization  will  be  a  ‘mega-­trend’.    Multinationals  will  be  increasingly  outside  the  control  of  any  single  state  and  will  be  key  agents  in  integrating  the  world  economy  and  promoting  economic  progress.    While  North  America,  Japan,  and  Europe  might  collectively  continue  to  dominate  international  political  and  financial  institutions,  globalization  will  take  on  an  increasingly  ‘non-­Western’,  ‘rising  Asia’  character. Adapted  from  the  Report  of  the

National  Intelligence  Council's  2020  Project

Developing Global Graduates

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“Against  a  background  of  continuing  globalisation  and  technological  change,  employers  need  graduates  who  can  compete  in  global  marketplaces.    Economic  and  technological  change  is  facilitating  an  internationalisation  and  de-­territorialisation  of  business,  with  many  companies,  large  and  small,  having  international  operations  and  international  recruitment  patterns.    As  employers’  requirements  for  their  global  workforce  change,  graduates  – and  providers  of  higher  education  – must  adapt  to  prosper”.  

Global Graduates into Global Leaders

(edited) - AGR, CIHE, CFE (Dec 2011)

Employability in the 21st century

Nearly half of Graduate recruiters expect to face difficulties in fulfilling recruitment objectives, due to a lack of applicants with the right skills.

Employers are looking for graduates who can demonstrate softer skills, such as team working, cultural awareness, leadership and communication skills, as well as academic achievement.

Global Graduates into Global Leaders

(edited) - AGR, CIHE, CFE (Dec 2011)

The Challenge for Business Schools…

World  Economic  Forum:  The  Future  of  Jobs  (Jan  2016)  [edited]

Preparing for The Fourth Industrial Revolution…

Agenda

§ What is Business Studies @BU?

§ The value of our Placement Year

§ Why Business Studies @BU?

§ Applying to us

§ Q&A

Recognition of our success

•Ranked as one of the 200 most international universities in the world

•One of the top 150 under 50 universities

•We’ve risen 20 places in The Times and Sunday Times Good University Guide 2017

Key data: 2015-16

92% reported that the Placement Year had enhanced their learning and

skills

92% of respondents believed

their Course had improved their career

prospects

Average Tariff points

on entry: 331Ratio of applicants to

places: 5.1

Average Graduate starting salary:

£23,000Proportion of Graduates in employment:

94%

Selected HESA, NSS and BU PRIME data, published Aug 16

On track for AACSB Accreditation

Our Graduates will:

• be professional Communicators

• be effective Researchers

• Be prepared for Employment in a Global Context

• have subject Knowledge and Understanding in their chosen field

Partnership with the CMI

Business  Studies  students  will  enjoy  access,  in  their  Final  Year,  to  CMI’s  ‘ManagementDirect’  website.

Students  will  also  graduate  with  the  CMI  Level  5  Diploma  in  Management  and  Leadership.

International perspective:ü international Staffü international Studentsü international Studyü international Units

BA (Hons) Business Studies

Bursaries & Scholarships

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The Business Studies degree aims to provide:

ü academic content geared to the professionsü a student-centred learning environmentü emphasis on intellectual achievement and employability

ü real business experience through a 30-week industry placement in the 3rd year

Named Awards / Pathways*

Business Studies

International Business Studies

Business Studies with Economics

Business Studies with Enterprise

Business Studies with Finance

Business Studies with Law

Business Studies with Marketing

Business Studies with Human Resource Management

Business Studies with Operations and Project Management

Year 1

Semester 1

Semester 2

Developing Management Competencies

Accounting and Quantitative Analysis

Marketing Economics for Business Studies

Principles of Business Law

Introduction to Organisational

Behaviour and Ethics

Year 2

Semester 1

Semester 2

Business SimulationUnderstanding

Organisations and HRM

Finance and Business Analysis

Research in Business and Management

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• Contract Law• Consumer Behaviour & Market Research

• Project Management• Microeconomics for Business 1

• Digital Interactive Marketing• Global Sustainability & Cross-Cultural Challenge

• Operations Management• Macroeconomics for Business 1

Business SimulationUnderstanding

Organisations and HRM

Finance and Business Analysis

Core unitsOptions (1 per Semester)

Creating Global Talent

Developing your talent through• Work & study abroad• Placements support• Careers & Employability support• Volunteering opportunities• Global BUddies• Global Talent Programme

Study Abroad (Yr 2, Sem. 2)

• Spend Semester 2 of Year 2 studying at an international partner institution

• Current partners in Canada, Finland, France, Germany, Spain, Sweden, Turkey and the United States

• Various sources of funding available.

Year 3 (Placement)

§ Wide range of companies - ‘blue chips’, local, national, international, SME’s, family businesses;

§ Opportunities for extra training and certification;

§ Extensive support in preparing job applications;

§ High proportion of students invited to go back to placement company upon graduation;

§ Students visited by university staff (PDAs)

* Students with appropriate, full-time prior work experience may apply to be exempted and proceed directly to the final year.* Students unwilling or unable to do a placement have the opportunity to transfer to BA (Hons) Business and Management (Top-up).

Compulsory 30-week (min.) supervised placement*

Placement Companies

What our Placement Employers say…

“Pete’s a real success and has saved about £50K in one project – our VP is very happy with him.” (Xerox)

“We could tell from Day 1 how good Emma was – everyone wanted her at the Assessment Centre. She’s absolutely fantastic and would be great for the HP Grad scheme. She should be proud and is a credit to BU” (HP)

“David is an excellent ambassador for Bournemouth and I couldn’t have wished for better. He has been nominated for 3 Awards from the Sales Force and Communications manager and made a great impression.” (3M)

“Jon has been absolutely fantastic; we’re dreading the day he leaves. He facilitates everything, so when he takes a day off, it’s a disaster. We call him the Oracle.” (Acumen Business Law)

Placement Salaries: 2015-16

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£20,000+ £15,000-19,999 £10,000-14,999 Up to £9,999 Expenses Only Unpaid

Year 4

Semester 1

Semester 2

Strategic Management

Organisational Leadership

Project

• Research

• Consultancy

• Entrepreneurship

• Reflective Practitioner Option 2

Option 1

Year 4 Pathway Units (Options)

Economics: Microeconomics for Business II + Macroeconomics for Business II

Enterprise: Entrepreneurship and Business Ventures + Managing Innovation

Finance: Corporate Finance + Corporate Reporting

HRM: People Management & Development + Strategic Human Resource Management

Law: Company Law + Employment Law

Marketing: International Marketing Management + Strategic Marketing Management

Operations & Project Management: Advanced Project Management + Operations Strategy

International: International Marketing Management + International Management

Pathways (1 Unit in Sem 1; 1 in Sem 2)

Careers

JP Morgan Investment Analyst

Lenovo Webmistress

Live Group Venues Coordinator

NTL Data Planning Engineer

Intel Business Analyst

Adecco Recruitment Consultant

Servier Lab Ltd Medical Representative

The Princes Trust Team Coordinator

Camelot Marketing Executive

YELL Marketing Services Executive

Why Business Studies at BU? Our Approach…

•Professional focus - balancing theory and practice•Strong focus on developing interpersonal and digital skills•Active and interactive learning environment, range of delivery methods•Strong emphasis on (supported) Independent Learning•Opportunity to transfer to more flexible study modes

Why Business Studies at BU? Our Staff…

§Friendly, approachable academic and administrative staff (open door policy)§Research-active academic staff with professional qualifications§Award-winning PAL (Peer-Assisted Learning) mentoring scheme §Specialist support for students with ALNs§Award-winning Library Team (THE Leadership and Management Awards)

Why Business Studies at BU? Our Facilities…

• 24-hour, open-accesscomputer labs

• Extensive wireless network

• Web-based learning support• Apps J• Library & Learning Centre • Major ongoing investments:

§ £20 million in IT infrastructure

§ £110 million on newbuildings

§ Enhanced sports facilities

Why Business Studies at BU? Our Teaching…

Our courses are delivered through:• Lectures• Seminars• E-Learning (myBU)• Tutorials• Real life and simulated projects

• Some units assessed via coursework only, others via coursework and exam• Combination of individual and group work• Strong correlation between attendance and results

Variety of assessment methods:• Coursework• Presentations• Written examinations• Electronic assessment,

e.g. Wikis and PDP Blogs

Why Business Studies at BU? Our Professional Body and Industry Partners…

We want applicants who…

ü are interested in identifying and solving business problemsü are comfortable with numbers and have an analytical mindü are motivated and enthusiastic self-startersü are committed to becoming independent learners ü have good team-working skillsü want to do something challenging, yet rewarding ü are keen to develop a wide range of interpersonal skillsü are dedicated and focused to develop and succeed ü aspire one day to MANAGE

Business Studies at Bournemouth University…

The best bits . . . § Strong relationships with industry

§ Long-established course

§ Focus on the global context

§ Variety of options

§ Opportunity to specialise

§ Exciting & challenging placements

§ Future networking opportunities

§ Excellent career prospects

The challenges . . .§ You won’t like everything (almost no-

one does!)§ You will need to be very organised,

especially for group work§ You will need to time-manage and project-manage your assignments

§ You will need to show maturity and self-discipline

§ You will need to learn to juggle your commitments: study, part-time work, social life and sleep!

Entry requirements – Business Studies

128-136 pointswith 80-88 from two A-Levels or equivalent, with remaining 48-56 points from other A/AS-Levels, equivalent

qualifications.

Minimum of 4 GCSEs, at grades C/4 and above, including Maths and English, or appropriate Key Skills Level 2 or equivalent.

Qualifications Tariff Points*

128 136

A-levels ABBA*BC

AABA*BB

BTEC: Extended Diploma DDM DDD

BTEC: Diploma

A-level & BTEC Diploma A* / DMA / DMC / DD

A* / DMB / DDC / D*D

A-levels & BTEC Subsidiary Diploma BC / D*BB / DA*B / MA*A* / P

BB / D*AB / DA*A / M

Access to HE Any combination of Distinctions, Merits and Passes to make up the tariff points

Relevant subjects:All subjects considered

Applying to us…

Once you submit your UCAS application, we…

§ will read very carefully your personal statement and your reference

§ will try to take into account motivation and commitment

§ will consider the ‘big picture’

§ look at individual applications and make offers based on your academicachievements and personal statement.

Office  for  National  Statistics’  Labour  Force  Survey  (April  2016)

Data  revealed  that  it  still  pays  to  go  to  university  in  general.  By  the  age  of  45,  graduates  are  earning  82  per  cent  more  on  average  than  non-­graduates  – £38,415  compared  with  £21,095.    The  data  shows  there  is  a  wage  premium  and  that  it  grows  over  the  course  of  your  working  life.

The Value of a Degree: Worth the Investment?

The university has consulted the latest available information in the production of this presentation for delivery in October 2016, but cannot be held liable for its accuracy.

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BA (Hons) Business Studies