RDI Undergraduate Prospectus

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ContentsHow could a university distance learning qualification benefit me?

Achieve Your Goals

Comparing the Cost of Studying

Academic Faculties

University Partners

Learning Without Boundaries

iLearn

Careers

Funding Your Studies

Frequently Asked Questions

The Money Back Guarantee

Applying Couldnt Be Easier

About Us

Undergraduate Courses

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is the worlds largest independent

provider of UK university distance

learning education. There are no

boundaries to your success with .

UK student loans: Nothing to pay until after you graduate, PLUS our fees are only a thi


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of those at most university campuses so you could graduate with no student debt

Undergraduate CoursesBusiness and Management faculty

26 BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up) University of Sunderland

28 BA (Hons) Business Anglia Ruskin University

30 BA (Hons) Business (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

32 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management) Edexcel

34 BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) Anglia Ruskin University

35 BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

36 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) Edexcel

38 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Travel & Tourism Management Edexcel

40 Graduate Diploma in Management Anglia Ruskin University

41 Certificate of Higher Education in Management Anglia Ruskin University

42 BA (Hons) Business (Human Resource Management) Anglia Ruskin University

43 BA (Hons) Business (Human Resource Management) Anglia Ruskin University

(Top-Up)

44 BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) Anglia Ruskin University

45 BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

Computing and Media faculty

46 BSc (Hons) Computing Anglia Ruskin University

50 BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

52 BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing) Anglia Ruskin University

56 BSc (Hons) Computing (Mobile Computing) (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

58 BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Management) Anglia Ruskin University

60 BSc (Hons) Computing (Information Management) (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

64 HND Diploma in Computing & Systems Development Edexcel

66 BA (Hons) Graphic Design Anglia Ruskin University

Finance and Law faculty

68 LLB (Hons) Common Law Anglia Ruskin University

72 BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) Edexcel

74 BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management (Top-Up) University of Sunderland

76 BA (Hons) Business (Finance) Anglia Ruskin University

77 BA (Hons) Business (Finance) (Top-Up) Anglia Ruskin University

Health and Psychology faculty

78 BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) Anglia Ruskin University

80 BSc (Hons) Health and Social care Anglia Ruskin University

For Postgraduate courses, please view our Postgraduate Prospectus at www.rdi.co.uk

Information correct at time of publication: 25/11/2013. Please check our website for latest information: www.rdi.co.uk


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2 FREEphone 0800 COURSES/0800 268 7737 www.rdi.co.uk/apply [email protected]

How could

a universitydistance

learning

qualicationbenet me?

Self-improvement, higher

qualifications, an increased

salary and a better job are theobvious benefits.

But it isnt just about money

and jobs, it is also about

feeling good about yourself

by fulfilling your potential and

proving to yourself that youvegot what it takes.


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3FREEphone 0800 COURSES/0800 268 7737 www.rdi.co.uk/apply [email protected]

Enrolling with means ...

You receive an exceptional, dedicated service with all

the advice and support needed from initial enquiry to

course completion

You achieve a university or professional qualication

that is recognised worldwide

You can aord to study because you continue earning

You are recognised by employers for the valuable

work experience you have gained throughout your

studies

You contextualise and apply what you learn in your

workplace

You network with other students worldwide and learn

from each other

You make a small investment in yourself now and

make a big dierence to your future career andearning potential

Ruth Tinsley, Diploma in Management

I found the experience of distance learning

excellent as I like to manage my own time and

found the exibility brilliant. I would highly

recommend this method of learning to anyone

juggling a job at the same time

People with degrees

earned an average of

12,000 a year more

than non-graduates

since 2000*

12,000*Ofce for National Statistics, 2011


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of students

said their careerhas progressed asa direct result of

their studies*

71%

* Student Survey, January 2011


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Achieve your goals

Choosing which qualification to study can sometimes

be a difficult process and understandably you want to

get it right. Expert advisors are available to provide you

with detailed information about all of the programmes,

to assist you through the application process, to help

you with funding choices and lifestyle decisions, and

then to support you throughout your studies all the way

to graduation. Uniquely, if you begin your studies with

and change your mind for any reason within the first

30 days, simply ask and well give you your money back

with our no quibble guarantee, ensuring you are in

control every step of the way.

All the Diplomas, Degrees and Masters qualifications

we oer have the same status as those studied on a

University campus. On enrolment you become a student

of the university of your choice with all the benefits

associated with this status, and you are invited to attend

your University to collect your degree certificate at

your graduation ceremony. Youll also receive expert

academic support from tutors who bring the subjects

to life through on-line discussions, workshops and

feedback

You already know that investing in yourself is one of the

best investments you can ever make. It is also accepted

that a qualification enhances your career and long term

earning potential but you may not know that a distancelearning qualification studied with has other added

benefits.

distance learning programmes are designed to allow

you to contextualise and apply your learning to your

job as you study. This not only enhances your learning

it also develops your skills. These are valuable

attributes to an employer.

Employers recognise that employees or potential

employees who have studied by distance learning are

likely to be more focused and dedicated than those

who have studied on campus.

is the worlds largest independent provider of UK university distance learning

education. There are no boundaries to your success with .

Whether its a new career, an increase in salary or a desire to broaden your horizons and learn something new, you

can achieve your goals with a university distance learning qualification.

With over 20 years of experience supporting over 50,000 distance learning university students in the UK and around

the world, enrolling 4,000 new students each year, 90% of whom combine work with their studies, we know exactly

what it takes for you to achieve success.


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Comparingthe costof studying

All the distance learning qualications we oer have

the same status as those studied on a university

campus so we can make a direct cost comparison

- and studying through costs a third of most

campus universities.

Students enrolling at a university campus this year

expect to pay up to 27,000 for a three-year degree

course. In contrast, a full UK university degree

studied over the same timescale through could

cost just 10,000. Students with could also

graduate with no student debt, as they have the

ability to work full-time and pay as they study.

So choosing to study a university distance learning

qualification with can save you money and

progress your career.

of students withnd their courseto be of a highquality*

of students believehave provided

excellent value formoney*

93%

88%

* Student Survey, June 2013



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Academic faculties

Business & Management

The Business & Management Faculty oers a complete

range of courses allowing access to internationally

recognised programmes for every level of experience.

From a selection of general and specialist MBAs, to

Masters courses, postgraduate diplomas, degrees, HNDs

and certificates, we can help you succeed in business.

Finance & Law

The Faculty of Finance and Law oers both

undergraduate and postgraduate awards designed to

take you to the next level in your career.

From diplomas to three year bachelors degrees, top up

degrees and MBAs, we can oer the right course for your

finance or law career.

Computing & Media

The Faculty of Computing & Media oers a range of

specialist and broad awards designed to match your

career goals and todays competitive IT marketplace.

From highly specialist courses in Telecommunications

and Graphic Design, through to increasingly popular

courses in Information Technology and Computing, we

can oer access from HND and degree to Masters.

Health & Psychology

Our Faculty of Health and Psychology is focused on

delivering the latest learnings in the sector combined

with flexible study and world-class support.

The degree in Psychology continues to be one of the

most popular online courses, whilst our Health & Social

Care courses are designed to fit careers in the modern

landscape.


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University PartnersFor over 20 years RDI has partnered with a number of UK universities to deliver their courses by

distance learning. Further details on our current UK university partners can be found below:

Anglia RuskinUniversity

Anglia Ruskin University has a history dating back to

1858, and is one of the largest universities in the East

of England. The University has four academic faculties

oering a range of high-quality undergraduate and

postgraduate courses, as well as a number of research

qualifications.

The University has a fast-growing reputation for research

and the Governments 2008 Research Assessment

Exercise (RAE) rated 8 areas of our research activity as

world-leading.

Over the past few years Anglia Ruskin University hasbeen at the forefront of a number of cutting edge

partnerships including the MedTech Campus and ICENI

campus with its world-class training centre for keyhole

surgery. The University also has strong links with

industry employers, including Harrods, Barclays, RAF,

UPS and Volvo.

Anglia Ruskin University graduates are in great demand.

Four out of five go into jobs classified as professional or

managerial and the number of students starting their

own businesses is also increasing year on year.

Anglia Ruskin University also has an award winning

Student Services Team who were recognised as the

best in the country at the 2012 Times Higher Education

Awards.


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University PartnersUniversity ofSunderland

Innovate. Create.

Graduate.

The University of

Sunderland is an

innovative, forward-thinking university with high standards of teaching,

research and support that sits at the heart of one of the

UKs most up and coming cities. We have strong links

with industry and business and work closely with some

of the worlds leading companies. Testament to our

growing reputation, the University was nominated for

University of the Year in 2013 ( Times Higher Education

Awards)

Our Faculty of Business and Law is recognised

worldwide; with students from over 70 countries and apresence on three continents, we are playing a major

part in preparing tomorrows leaders for a successful

career.

Sunderland Business School has a reputation for

delivering programmes influenced by the latest business

and management theory and practice. Degree courses

covering a range of business functions ensure that as

a graduate you are equipped with the knowledge and

skills needed to find graduate level employment or set

up your own business. We believe that employabilityis at the heart of the university experience, and this is

underpinned by the drive to develop six key attributes in

our graduates: capable, enquiring, creative, enterprising,

ethical and global in outlook. A global institution

but with local roots Sunderland Business School was

voted Number 1 in the North East of England in 2012

(Guardian University Guide)

Whatever your future ambitions, make a life-changing

decision by choosing to study a business programme

with the University of Sunderland and see where yourcareer could lead you.

Edexcel

Edexcel are the UKs largest awarding body who are

accredited by the UK Governments Qualifications

and Curriculum Authority (QCA) to award a range

of qualifications. Edexcel operates in 112 countries

and every year more than four million people study

its internationally recognised qualifications. Edexcel

oer a wide variety of both vocational and general

qualifications, including BTEC with more than 500,000

students studying these programmess each year.

Edexcel BTEC qualifications are accepted by all UK

Universities for direct entry with advanced standing on

to their degree programmes.


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University PartnersBirmingham CityUniversity

With around 23,500 students from 80 dierent countries,

Birmingham City University is one of the largest

universities in the UK and its popularity has grown

significantly in recent years. Its innovative approach to

student engagement has achieved national recognition

and it is constantly seeking new ways to give students

the best possible opportunities for future success.

The University has close relationships with a number of

leading companies, which helps it to develop cutting-

edge curriculums and provide its students with real-life

industry projects to work on. It is also one of the UKs

top 30 universities for the number of students entering

graduate-level employment (Sunday Times University

Guide 2013).

The Faculty of Technology, Engineering and the

Environment oers a wide range of courses that enable

students to develop the knowledge and skills necessary

for a successful career in our technology-driven

society. It is based in the prestigious Millennium Point

building, in the heart of Birmingham City Centre, where

students have access to the latest industry-standard

resources. Birmingham City University is one of the

top 10 universities in the UK for spending on facilities

(Complete University Guide 2013) and is investing a

further 180 million over the next few years.


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Phil Balfe, Diploma in Management

I found to be most professional in their

approach with friendly and courteous staff who

were always able to answer any queries and

questions I had. The whole administration

process of applying to university was extremely

smooth and trouble free


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Learning without Boundaries

We recognise that people are individuals who

need dierent things to succeed.

Over the years weve broken down all the barriers to

allow you to succeed whatever your circumstances.

Before commencing their studies, some of our students

understandably lack confidence in their ability to

succeed. Others are unsure about how to fund their

studies or whether they can cope with their studies and

their lifestyle. So, along with our university partners, we

have designed our distance learning programmes tooer you the exibility required to balance your studies

with your work and lifestyle commitments.

For example, you have the option to study anywhere

in the world. You may also need to take a short break

from your studies for family or work reasons. You can

do that without prejudicing yourself. Unless specifically

stated, there is no classroom attendance requirement

but you can log-on to the virtual learning environment

and receive support from tutors and other students,

from anywhere in the world. We even help you to

spread the cost of your studies with no deposit and

flexible payment options. Not forgetting the simplicity

and reassurance of our 30 day no quibble money backguarantee. The vast majority of our students work while

they learn, applying what they learn on a daily basis,

advancing their career throughout their studies.

is well known for providing friendly, professional

advice and support from initial enquiry through to

graduation. We promise that you will receive superior

support throughout your studies, as we believe your

success is our success.

Study with and you can be assured that our professional and caring approach

to supporting our distance learners will help you to achieve an internationally

recognised university or professional qualification.

of students foundtheir learningwith to be

highly exible*

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ilearnilearn is our custom designed virtual learning environment allowing you access

to your course learning materials, library and research facility, and peer-to-peer

discussions led by expert academics.

Based on over 20 years of experience of helping people

like you study successfully by distance learning,

launched its ilearn learning platform in 2007 andhas continued to lead the development of flexible

modern learning to continuously improve your learning

experience.

ilearn is ...

Home to over 8,000 current students in 150 countries

worldwide

Where students are engaged by expert academic

support who bring the subjects to life through on-line

discussions, workshops and feedback

The only place for students oering materials,

assessment, tutor access, study groups and

interaction with other students

Being able to access your materials 24/7 - tting your

studies around your life

A positive mix of individuals, ideas and networks you

can join

Constantly updated and rened to ensure the beststudent experience possible

One of the many reasons why students choose to

study with and succeed to graduation

There to support you and ensure you are condent

in your studies - with Student Support coordinators

there to help you progress and enjoy your time as a

student

Inspirational, Interactive and International

The flexibility and powerful simplicity of ilearn is

perfect for people with family commitments, careers

or even first-time learners who have little experience

of the online world. We oer a full ilearn induction to

all students, building your confidence and ensuring

you know how to utilise ilearn to your advantage. The

built-in study manager oers you a consistent check on

key deadlines and updates from your online tutors and

events, so that you can plan your study time eectively.

You can try Online Learning now at: rdi.co.uk/explore.

A students point of view

Speaking to a colleague also doing a Masters

degree, I found it interesting the dierences

between our courses. She had to print, bind

and post her essay 4 days before the deadline

to make sure it was delivered. As satisfying as

the feeling is when binding and posting your

essay, I must admit the process where I amable to login (at any time) and just click the

submit button is wonderful. Within seconds

you feel the adrenalin leaving your body and

you can sit down without worrying about the

work getting lost in the post.

And what if I need to make a change? No

problem, make the change to the document.

Save it and upload it again.

Emma, MBA

ilearn is great because it brings

everything together in one place

materials, students, forums, tutor

contact, external resources everything!
http://www.rdi.co.uk/explorehttp://www.rdi.co.uk/explore


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Careersis committed to giving you the best value for money, not only helping you to

achieve your UK university qualification, but to see tangible results in your career.

All students now have access to our new Careers Development Centre- available

to you as part of your studies and easily accessible through ilearn.

s Careers Development Centregives you access tothe most eective resources to help you secure your

new career or next promotion.

Packed with e-learning, job opportunities,

interactive training resources, CV builders,

company research tools and the latest insight from

hiring managers from a vast range of employers,

the Careers Development Centreallows you

to:

Track jobs from thousands of job-boards, employers

and recruiters in one go, saving you time registering

on multiple sites

Learn secrets for hiring managers in hundreds of

videos revealing the tricks they use and the

techniques to persuade them

Create a winning CV that gets you to interview

Improve your interview condence and competence

with the brand new Interview Simulator

Be inspired by thousands of real-life career stories

Research companies and people using the latest

databases

Take the A-Z of tutorials tackling negotiation,

recruitment consultants, LinkedIn, online profiles,

the hidden job-market, body language, confidence,

presentation skills, telephone skills and hundreds

more

Develop your skills and chart your progress


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Learning that impacts yourcareer from the start

I got the courage to start

my own business and putinto practice what Id learnt

on my course. I havent

looked back. Two years

down the line, my companys

just turned over 310,000,

and should do more than

500,000 this year. Without

RDI, I wouldnt be where I am

today.

Samuel, MBA


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Funding your StudiesThere are no barriers to funding a distance learning programme with . Its

entirely up to you whether you pay in full or spread the cost of your studies.

We oer you easy payment options to make gaining a

university qualication more aordable:

1. Pay-as-you-go

2. Employer sponsorship

3. Student loans4. Tesco Rewards

We have expert advisors available to help you decide

whats best for you and then to help complete any

paperwork. A large proportion of our students are

sponsored by their employer and we are happy to

engage with your employer and answer all of their

questions.

Pay-as-you-go

oers instalment payment plans for mostprogrammes. Payment amounts and frequency vary,

depending on the awarding university or institution.

Some programmes allow payment on a per module

basis. We accept all major debit/credit cards.

Employer Sponsorship

Many companies are willing to fully or partly sponsor

their employees. Try talking to your training manager

or human resources director. Many of our students

find that their employers are impressed with the self-

discipline and commitment shown by an employee who

completes a distance learning programme in order to

further their career.

We are happy to answer any questions your employer

may have and even talk to your employer direct.

Student Loans for England residents

From September 2012, if you are applying as an

undergraduate student living in England you may be

entitled to apply for government funding - just as you

would if you were studying for a degree at any UK

university. The maximum amount you will be entitled to

is 4,500 per year, meaning all your fees with will be

covered.

Distance learning gives you the benefit of enjoying

your studies whilst continuing to earn. Whats more,

will not be aected by the raise in campus-based

university fees, which means we oer an aordable and

flexible method that allows you to enhance your career

prospects; plus, our fees are typically a third less than

the equivalent campus-based fees.

Taking a student loan means you will be able to pay

your fees after you have completed your degree. Thisgives you time to be more focused on your studies

and motivated to gain the skills that will enhance your

employability.

Tesco Rewards

You can now study towards your university degree or

MBA with Tesco Reward vouchers through RDI.

View courses eligible for Tesco Rewards at:

www.rdi.co.uk/tesco

Money Back Guarantee*

Our promise to you. If youre still unsure

about taking that next step, then consider

this. If during the first 30 days of your studies

you are not completely satisfied you can

claim a full refund of your fee. So what do you

have to lose by applying?

*Terms and conditions apply

Student loans available: Undergraduate students living in England

can apply for a student loan


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Am I eligible?

You must:

Be a resident in England

Not have previously received a student loan for

the level of study you are applying

Choose a course that is on the approved list above

At , we put the needs of our students at the centre

of everything and are constantly looking for ways

to enhance the value you get from your learning

experience. We can oer a vibrant and supportive

learning community that will help you achieve your

goals.

The student loan application process is easy and

straightforward. Eligible candidates should apply via the

Student Loan Company (SLC) website by registering and

completing a form at www.gov.uk/student-finance.

Youll be due to start repaying your loan in the April

four years after the start of your course or the April after

you leave your course - whichever comes first. However,

youll only start making repayments if your income is

more than 21,000 a year.

Should you require any further advice and help, our

Students Advisors are always more than happy to help

you. Speak to them today on 0800 268 7737 or

+44 (0)24 765 15700.

Student grants for Northern Ireland residents

The student financial support available depends on

household income and intensity of course study.

Northern Ireland resident students can apply for a

means-tested fee grant of up to 1,230 and a means-

tested course grant of up to 265.

Call us now for more information on

FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737

Which courses are eligible?

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Accounting) Edexcel

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) Edexcel

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business (Management) Edexcel

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Computing and Systems Development Edexcel

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Travel and Tourism Management Edexcel

BA (Hons) Business Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Finance) Anglia Ruskin University

BSc (Hons) Psychology (Applied) Anglia Ruskin University

BSc (Hons) Health and Social Care Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Marketing) final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Finance) final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Tourism) final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Human Resource Management) Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business (Human Resource Management) final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Graphic Design Anglia Ruskin University

BSc (Hons) Computing Anglia Ruskin University

BSc (Hons) Computing final year top-up Anglia Ruskin University

LLB (Hons) Common Law Anglia Ruskin University

BA (Hons) Business Management final year top-up University of Sunderland

BA (Hons) Accounting and Financial Management top-up University of Sunderland


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Frequently Asked QuestionsSome frequently asked questions and answers follow. Should you have any other

questions please call one of our programme advisors on

FREEphone 0800 COURSES / 0800 268 7737

Application and enrolment

Q: Will I be able to afford it? How do I pay?

A: Theres good evidence that getting a university

qualification leads to better career prospects

and a higher salary. Paying for higher education

is an investment in your future. Of course, we

understand its a big commitment, so we suggest

you look at the various funding options available

on pages 18 and 19.

Q: What do the fees include?

A: We want to make sure there are no hidden extras.

So our fees include:

all the study materials you need and student

handbooks

your tutors, who you can contact on ilearn or by

email whenever you need to

your student support co-ordinator, who you can

contact by email or phone whenever you need

to

access to our virtual learning environment,

ilearn

an online induction process.

Q: I have plenty of work experience in my area of

interest but no real qualifications. Can I still

apply?

A: For many of our courses, experience can be just

as valuable as qualifications, so you might not be

at a disadvantage. We look at your application on

its own merits. Please call us on the number at the

top of the page if youre not sure whether youll be

eligible or not.

Q: I already have a qualification. Will this

qualification allow me to gain exemptions from

the course and will the cost be reduced?

A: It depends on your particular course, and again,we look at your application on its own merits. The

best way to find out is to apply. We can sometimes

shorten the course if youve got a previous

qualification, or even relevant work experience,

but cant necessarily reduce the cost of the course.

Faith Sanderson, BA (Hons) Business

You can learn and earn! Bargain... You can afford nice shoes, and study!

Great, I have really enjoyed my entire time on the course I never

thought I would be able to support myself and be able to do

a degree at the same time - and here I am


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Studying and study materials

Q: How does distance learning work?

A: With distance learning, you follow a UK university

course without the need to visit a campus. You

study anywhere in the world, whenever its

convenient for you. And you choose the pace

youre comfortable with. We provide you with all

the study materials you need, tutors for academic

support, and a student support co-ordinator

who will help make your studying successful and

enjoyable.

Online distance learning makes studying flexible,

aordable and interactive. For most of our courses,

youll use our virtual learning environment, ilearn,

to access study materials, assignments, past papers

and our online library, as well as make contact with

your tutors and other students.

Q: Are the study materials text-based or online?

A: It depends on your particular course. Usually its

one or the other; sometimes its a bit of both. If

theyre not online, we courier study materials to

you. Dont worry, youll get everything you need to

complete your course successfully.

Q: Do I need a computer?

A: We do recommend youre online for all of

our courses, and there are specific software

requirements for some of them. Please call us

on the number at the top of the page for more

information.

Q: Will there be any classroom lectures or

workshops? Will I be able to meet my tutor

face-to-face?

A: Unless your particular course mentions it, there

are no lectures or workshops. All of our courses

are set up for distance learning. But youll be able

to contact your tutors or student support co-

ordinator whenever you need to.

Q: How long does it take?

A: It depends on your particular course, please see

the course pages for details. Generally youll spend

as much or as little time as you would if you were

doing a campus-based part-time course.

Q: I work full-time and have a family, how will I

find the time?

A: Distance learning is all about flexibility. With all of

our courses, you can fit your studies around your

work and personal commitments. You can study

from as little as eight hours per week depending

on your course. If you need to take a break from

your studies, your student support co-ordinatorwill be there to help.

You will set your own pace. Many of our students

have work and family commitments. Read what

some of them have to say.

Q: Can I study anywhere in the world?

A: Yes, you can study wherever you are in the world.

You normally have to go to a campus to sit your

exams, but we can arrange a local venue if youre

not in the UK.

Q: Will my qualification be the same one as

campus students get?

A: Yes, you get the same qualification and certificate

you would have got if youd studied on campus at

your chosen university.

Q: How many hours per week should I devote?

A: It depends on your particular course, but we

recommend between 8 and 15 hours. You need

to be able to plan your time well and keep the

momentum going. Regular study is much moreeective than heavy but discontinuous periods

of study. You should spend as much time on your

study as you would if you were doing a campus-

based part-time course.

Q: What if I need more time to complete my

studies, can I take a break?

A: If you fall behind, become ill, relocate or need

to take a break from your studies for some other

reasons, well always do our best to accommodate

you. Your student support co-ordinator will be

there to explain your options.

Q: What happens if I fail something?

A: Dont worry, if you fail an assessment, youre

usually allowed to submit it again at least one

more time. Your tutor will give you detailed

feedback so you can prepare properly.

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students, usually held on the university campus.

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Studying for a university qualification part-time

is a big commitment, but with the teaching and

support we give you, theres no reason why you

cant succeed. Find out how others have done it.

Q: What if I find the course too hard?

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confident you can pass it. But if you feel youve

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move you if we can. We also oer a unique 30-day

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with a exible approach and

an excellent support structure

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BA (Hons) Business Management(Top-Up)University of Sunderland

Qualification

On successful completion of this programme

you will be awarded the University of

Sunderland BA (Hons) Business Management.

Awarding Body

University of Sunderland

Course Description

The BA (Hons) Business Management (Top-Up)will provide you with the necessary expertise

to critically evaluate business models and

concepts and apply them to real-world

situations. Upon completion of this course you

will be able to apply your skills to a wide-range

of commercial and non-profit organisations.

The University of Sunderland BA (Hons)

Business Management (Top-Up) can be studied

as a stand-alone programme for those who

already have an HND in Business, or can form

part of a three-year degree programme when

combined with the Edecxel HND Business

(Management).

Mode

Online distance learning.

Course Content (Modules)

Comprises six modules:

1. Contemporary Developments inBusiness and Management

You will explore some of the key issues of

enterprise including: innovation, eective

corporate governance and social responsibility.

You will then review the eective management

of knowledge and intellectual capital of the

organisation. This module also examines the

contribution that small and medium sized

enterprises (SMEs) make to the economy in

terms of innovation and knowledge creation.

2. Managing Projects

This module will enable you to understand the

processes of project planning, financing and

implementation using a variety of techniques

covering:

Eective project denition

Activity and time planning

Cost and quality evaluations

Risk management

Management and leadership of project

teams

This is an integrative module which draws upon

a range of business functions and skills typicalof the way businesses are being managed

today.

3. Strategic Management

Develop your skills by creating strategic

plans and communicating those plans to

stakeholders. You will take an international

case-based approach to tracking businesses

through the cycle of growth from start-up to

mature market. You will also investigate the

link between core strategic competence and

competitiveness and review emerging issues of

corporate governance and change.

4. Marketing Strategy

This module will enable you to appreciate

how marketing strategies can contribute

to the success of the business. You will

consider the mechanics of marketing

strategy i.e. the models and concepts that

are used in developing and implementing

valid strategies. In exploring how marketing

strategies are developed you will engage with

contemporary marketing themes and issuessuch as relationship marketing, branding and

e-marketing.

5. Strategic Management of HumanResources

This module reconsiders the role of the

personnel department in achieving strategic

change through benchmarking, auditioning

and outsourcing. You will also review the

key policy variables that make up a human

resources strategy including: performance

management, human resource development,

employee relations, strategic recruitment and

retention. This module will provide you withan introduction to important concepts of

organisational development and learning.

6. Strategic Management Accounting

You will critically evaluate a range of key

strategic management accounting models and

concepts. You will gain specific analytical skills

in key areas within management accounting at

local and international level. You will also gain

an understanding of the role and limitations of

management accounting theory.

Business and Management faculty

Online distance learning

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Assessment

The University of Sunderland BA (Hons)

Business Management (Top-Up) is assessed by

one written assignment after studying modules

2,3,4,6, and an examination after modules 1

and 5.

Duration of Programme

This course is expected to be completed within

15 months. However, our online distance

learning students have flexibility in setting

their own pace of study, which means that the

course can be completed in a minimum period

of 1 year.

Entry Requirements

A HND in a relevant subject. The BTEC Level 5

HND Diploma in Business (Management) allows

direct entry to this programme.

Whats Included

All study materials, core textbooks and student

handbooks are supplied. You will be allocated

a tutor for academic support who you can

contact as often as you like by telephone and

email. You will have access to a programme co-ordinator for administrative support. You will

also have access to an online virtual learning

environment.

Workload

We recommend an average of 12 hours study

time per week for this programme.

Exemptions

No exemptions are allowed for this programme.

How to Apply

In addition to a completed application form:

Original or certified copies of your degree

certificate and/or transcripts.

One suitable reference. Please note we can

only accept academic and/or professional

work references.

Copy of your CV detailing your work

history (covering the last five years).

English language ability equivalent to an

IELTS score of 6.0.

What You Could Study Next

Successful completion of the programme may

allow you entry to:

University of Bradford MBA

Anglia Ruskin University MBA

BTEC Level 7 Diploma/Extended Diploma in

Strategic Management & Leadership

I find my learning experience through

to be extremely flexible. It simply

fuses in with my way of life, and does

not interrupt my crazy days that mainly

start at about 4:20am. Its simply the

answer for people that never want to

give up their way of life for a few months

studying. It gives you a bit of both really,Ive come to call it the best of both

worlds.

Wila Simpungwe, BA (Hons) Business

Management

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BA (Hons) Business

Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification

On successful completion of the programme

you will be awarded a BA (Hons) Business

Awarding Body


Course Description

You will acquire knowledge, understanding

and a range of practical skills relating to key

business disciplines which are applicable to

a range of commercial and non-commercial

sectors, and in a variety of geographical and

cultural settings. You will also develop a range

of transferrable skills that will aid you as you

pursue a business career or further relevant

study.

Mode



Level 4

Developing Personal and Management Skills

Understanding the Business Environment

Business Analysis

Principles of Marketing

Introduction to Finance

People and Organisations

Level 5

Managing Across Cultures

Business Processes

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Approaches to Business Research

Management Accounting

Managing Knowledge

Level 6

Contemporary Management Issues

Strategic Management

Managing Self and Others Financial Decision Making

Marketing Strategy

Dissertation

Assessment

You will complete 23 assessments in total,

comprising a mixture of assignments and

exams, as well as a Personal Development

Plan and a learning diary. A number of the

assignments and exams will be based on a case

study. You will also complete a final dissertation

of 10,000 words.



4.5 years. However, our online distance learning

students have flexibility in setting their own

pace of study, which means that the course can

be completed in a minimum period of 3 years.

Entry Requirements

For the full degree:

Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent,

plus passes at grade C or above in three

subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR:

Completion of a recognised Access

Programme (or equivalent).

English language ability equivalent to IELTS

6.0, where the medium of schooling was not

English.

Or, for the final year top-up:

BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma in Business

(Management).

English ability equivalent to an IELTS score

of 6.0.

Applications without these qualifications may

be considered on their own merits, and you are

encouraged to submit an application.

Whats Included

RDIs virtual learning environment ilearn is used

to deliver all resources for this course including:

Study materials - Access electronic

copies of your learning materials and

important information, such as assessment

instructions, whenever and wherever you

are.

Tutor support - Tutors use live chats and

forums to stimulate discussions, request

input and highlight external sources.

External resources - Links to external

sources can include key journal articles, your

universitys online library, sites of topicalinterest, etc.

Discussion with other students - Forums

allow students to come together, share

thoughts and ideas and you can initiate

topics that you want to discuss with your

fellow students.

Workload



Exemptions

We may be able to oer you exemptions based

on prior study, as this degree is also available asa final year top-up.

How to Apply


A personal statement

Certified copies of your relevant certificates

and transcripts

Copy of your CV detailing your work history

and one professional reference (if applying

without A-levels)


IELTS score of 6.0



allow you entry to:





Online distance

learning

Visit our website: ww w.rdi.co.uk/apply



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My biggest regret was leaving school and not going to

university. At 25 with financial commitments it would

have been impossible for me to attend full time study and

not receive the income I receive currently. provided

a solution that will enable me to obtain a nationally

recognised qualification whilst still bringing in my income

to satisfy my financial commitments. The course literature is

simple and easy to understand, along with the support andaccess to my course tutor, has made it a win win situation

for me.

Andy Cain, HNC Computing (Business IT)


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BA (Hons) Business (Top-Up)Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification



Awarding Body


Course Description

The BA (Hons) Business (Top-Up) is designed

as a top-up for holders of the BTEC HND

Business (Management), or equivalent, toprogress to full undergraduate honours.


and a range of practical skills relating to key

business disciplines which are applicable to

a range of commercial and non-commercial

sectors, and in a variety of geographical and

cultural settings. You will also develop a range

of transferrable skills that will aid you as you

pursue a business career or further relevant

study.

Mode



1. Contemporary Management Issues

This module seeks to introduce you to a range

of contemporary issues in management and

to provide you with a critical understanding

of related management decision making

and pressures for organisational change.

The module will focus upon four decision

making pressures relating to: Globalisation

and the changing balance of economic

power; Social and Demographic Change;

Sustainable Business Practice; Ethical and social

responsibility.


This module will help you develop knowledge

at the forefront of the strategic management

discipline and a strategic awareness by

analysing and evaluating strategic options and

issues of implementation within the context

of an increasingly volatile, turbulent and

interconnected environment.

3. Managing Self and Others

This module will help you nurture and facilitate

the development of those skills associated with

personal development and work relationships

and gain an appreciation of the underlying

theory linked to the module content. In

particular, this will take a more advanced look

at the field of CPD and managing self, and will

explore the skills required to manage and lead

others eectively towards performance goals.

4. Financial Decision Making

This module will provide you with an

understanding of the firms financing,

distribution and risk management decisions.

This will include an exploration of the

alternative possible sources of finance for a

business in the long and short term. You will

be encouraged to think critically and form

judgments about eective decision making

and the implications of making poorly formed

or timed decisions in these financial areas.


This module will introduce you to the idea

of marketing as a key strategic function in

contemporary organisations. Starting with

an initial exploration of marketing concepts,

you are then encouraged to consider the

relationship between marketing and the wider

corporate and business strategies.

6. Dissertation

This module will help you develop skills as

an independent learner and apply research

competencies to design, undertake and

evaluate independent research in an

organisational setting. You will be required

to prepare a 10,000 word dissertation on an

applied topic of your choice. This involves

the application of managerial concepts

and research techniques to a significant

organisational issue or problem.

Assessment

You will complete five assignments of 2,000 to

4,000 words each, a learning diary and a 10,000

word dissertation.

Online distancelearning



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be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

Entry Requirements


(Management), or equivalent.


of 6.0.

Whats Included







are.






universitys online library, sites of topicalinterest, etc.




topics that you want to discuss with fellow

students.

Workload



Exemptions


How to Apply




and transcripts



without A-levels)


IELTS score of 6.0



allow you entry to:








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BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma

in Business (Management)Edexcel

Qualification


you will be awarded a BTEC Level 5 HND

Diploma in Business (Management).

Awarding Body

Edexcel

Course Description

The HND Diploma in Business (Management)

is ideal for those who wish to study at

undergraduate level to become better business

managers.

The HND Diploma in Business (Management)

can be studied as stand-alone programme

or can form part of a three-year degree

programme leading to the University ofSunderland BA (Hons) Business Management,

or Anglia Ruskin University BA (Hons) Business.

Successful completion of the HND allows direct

entry to a one-year topup to Honours Degree.

Mode



Comprises 8 units for the HNC and a further 8

units for the HND:

HNC (total 8 units):

1. Marketing Principles

Concept and process of marketing

Concepts of segmentation, targeting and

positioning

Individual elements of the extended

marketing mix

The marketing mix in dierent contexts

2. Managing Financial Resources and

Decisions

Sources of finance available to a business

The implications of finance as a resource

within a business

Make financial decisions based on financialinformation

Evaluate the financial performance of a

business

3. Organisations and Behaviour

Relationship between organisational

structure and culture

Dierent approaches to management and

leadership

Motivational theories in organisations

Mechanisms for developing eective

teamwork in organisations

4. Business Environment

Organisational purposes of businesses

Nature of the national environment in which

businesses operate

Behaviour or organisations in their market

environment

Significance of the global factors that shape

national business activities

5. Personal and Professional Development

Self-managed learning

Personal and professional development

Personal and professional development plan

Interpersonal and transferable skills

6. Aspects of Contract and Negligence forBusiness

Essential elements of a valid contract in a

business context

Elements of a contract in business situations

Principles of liability in negligence in

business activities

7. Human Resource Management

Dierence between personnel management

and human resource management

How to recruit employees

How to reward employees in order to

motivate and retain them

Mechanisms for cessation of employment

8. Business Decision Making

Sources for the collection of primary and

secondary data

Techniques to analyse data eectively for

business purposes

Produce information in appropriate formatsfor decision making in an organisational

context

Software-generated information

HND (total 8 units):

9. Working With and Leading People

Recruitment, selection and retention

procedures

Styles and impact of leadership

Team working

Asessing the work and development needs

of individuals

10. Managing Business Activities to Achieve

Results

Importance of busines processes in

delivering outcomes based upon business

goals and objectives

Develop and implement operational plans

Monitor appropriate systems to improve

organisational performance

Manage health and safety in the workplace

11. Managing Communications, Knowledge

and Information

Assess information and knowledge needs

Create strategies to increase personal

networking to widen involvement in thedecision-making process

Develop communication processes

Improve systems relating to information and

knowledge

12. Marketing Planning

Compile marketing audits

Main barriers to marketing planning

Formulate a marketing plan for a product or

service

Ethical issues in marketing


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13. Sales Planning and Operations

Role of personal selling within the overall

marketing strategy

Apply the principles of the selling process to

a product or service

Role and objectives of sales management

Plan sales activity for a product or service

14. Project Management for Business

Project management principles

Manage a projects human resources

Apply project processes and procedures

15. Business Strategy

Organisations purposes of businesses


businesses operate

Behaviour of organisations in their market

environment

Global factors that shape national business

activities

16. Research Project

Formulate a research specification

Implement the research project

Evaluate research outcomes

Present research outcomes

Assessment

Assessment consists of a mix of assignments

and a project.



4 years. However, our online distance learning




Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements are as follows:

An A Level pass or equivalent.


5.5

Applicants whose educational qualifications

do not meet the standard entry requirements

but have at least two years full-time work

experience will be considered on an individual

basis.

Whats Included



Study materials - Access electronic copies

of your learning materials and important

information, such as assessment


are.





sources can include key journal articles,

your universitys online library, sites of

topical interest, etc.





fellow students.

Workload

We recommend an average of 8-10 hours study


Exemptions


Enrolment dates

November, February, May and August.

How to Apply


Copies of your relevant certificates and/or

transcripts.

One suitable reference. Please note we can

only accept academic and/or professional

work references.

Copy of you CV detailing your work history

(if you do not have A Levels).

Proof of English language ability equivalent

to IELTS 5.5.




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Usually at my age you leave college then

spend 3 years at university with no money

and having to pay a large sum for your

education, which immediately puts you

in debt when you have finished. I enjoy

my job which is full time as a HR assistant

and receptionist, I can earn a full time

salary alongside gaining a university level

qualification in the same time as if I were to

be studying full time. I can manage my job

and my studying therefore gaining the best

of both worlds. I have found this invaluable

as when I have finished my course I will

have a HND (hopefully to be carried on

with to get a degree) and valuable work

experience.

Faith Hunter, HND Business(Management)


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BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification



(Marketing)

Awarding Body


Course Description


and a range of practical skills relating to

key business disciplines applicable to a

range of commercial and non-commercial

sectors, and in a variety of geographical

and cultural settings. In particular, you will

develop skills and understanding specific to

marketing planning and strategy, marketing

communications and the role of marketers as

sources of management intelligence to support

eective decision making. You will also develop

a range of transferrable skills that will aid you

to pursue a business career or further relevant

study.

Mode



Level 4

Developing Personal and Management Skills

Understanding the Business Environment

Business Analysis

Principles of Marketing

Introduction to Finance

People and Organisations

Level 5

Managing Across Cultures

Business Processes

Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

Approaches to Business Research

Market Intelligence

Marketing Communications

Level 6

Contemporary Management Issues

Strategic Management

Managing Self and Others

Marketing Planning

Marketing Strategy

Dissertation

Assessment

You will complete 23 assessments in total,

comprising a mixture of assignments andexams, as well as a Personal Development

Plan and a learning diary. A number of the

assignments and exams will be based on a case

study. You will also complete a final dissertation

of 10,000 words.







Entry Requirements

For the full degree:

Two subjects at GCE A level or equivalent,

plus passes at grade C or above in three

subjects at GCSE level or equivalent; OR:

Completion of a recognised Access

Programme (or equivalent).


6.0, where the medium of schooling was not

English.

Or, for the final year top-up:


(Management). English ability equivalent to an IELTS score

of 6.0.

Applications without these qualifications may

be considered on their own merits, and you are

encouraged to submit an application.

Whats Included






instructions, whenever and wherever youare.






universitys online library, sites of topical

interest, etc.





fellow students.

Workload



Exemptions

We may be able to oer you exemptions based

on prior study, as this degree is also available as

a final year top-up.

How to Apply


A personal statement Certified copies of your relevant certificates

and transcripts



without A-levels)


IELTS score of 6.0



allow you entry to:



BTEC Level 7 Diploma/Extended Diploma inStrategic Management & Leadership





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BA (Hons) Business (Marketing)

(Top-Up)Anglia Ruskin University

Qualification



(Marketing)

Awarding Body


Course Description

Individuals who have successfully completed

BTEC HND (Marketing), or equivalent, are

eligible to apply for admission onto the BA

(Hons) Business (Marketing) (Top-Up). You will

develop skills and understanding specific to

marketing planning and strategy, marketing

communications and the role of marketers as

sources of management intelligence to support

eective decision making. You will also develop

a range of transferrable skills that will aid you

to pursue a business career or further relevant

study.

Mode



1. Contemporary Management Issues

This module seeks to introduce you to a range

of contemporary issues in management and

to provide you with a critical understanding

of related management decision making

and pressures for organisational change.

The module will focus upon four decision

making pressures relating to: Globalisation

and the changing balance of economic

power; Social and Demographic Change;

Sustainable Business Practice; Ethical and social

responsibility.


This module will help you develop knowledge

at the forefront of the strategic management

discipline and a strategic awareness by

analysing and evaluating strategic options and

issues of implementation within the context

of an increasingly volatile, turbulent and

interconnected environment.

3. Managing Self and Others

This module will help you nurture and facilitate

the development of those skills associated with

personal development and work relationships

and gain an appreciation of the underlying

theory linked to the module content. In

particular, this will take a more advanced look

at the field of CPD and managing self, and will

explore the skills required to manage and lead

others eectively towards performance goals.


This module will develop your understanding

and knowledge of the marketing planning

processes. You will be introduced to the

processes and theoretical constructs relevant

to the creation of an eective marketing plan,

and will examine how to critically analysethe marketing planning process and identify

recommendations for improvement.


This module will introduce you to the idea

of marketing as a key strategic function in

contemporary organisations. Starting with

an initial exploration of marketing concepts,

you are then encouraged to consider the

relationship between marketing and the wider

corporate and business strategies.

6. Dissertation

This module will help you develop skills as

an independent learner and apply researchcompetencies to design, undertake and

evaluate independent research in an

organisational setting. You will be required

to prepare a 10,000 word dissertation on an

applied topic of your choice. This involves

the application of managerial concepts

and research techniques to a significant

organisational issue or problem.

Assessment

You will complete five assignments of 2,000 to

4,000 words each, a learning diary and a 10,000

word dissertation.






be completed in a minimum period of 1 year.

Entry Requirements


(Marketing), or equivalent.


of 6.0.

Whats Included







are.






universitys online library, sites of topical

interest, etc.




topics that you want to discuss with fellow

students.

Workload



Exemptions


How to Apply




and transcripts



without A-levels)


IELTS score of 6.0



allow you entry to:









Apply Online

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BTEC Level 5 HND Diploma

in Business (Marketing)Edexcel

Qualification


you will be awarded a BTEC Level 5 HND

Diploma in Business (Marketing).

Awarding Body

Edexcel

Course Description

The HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) is

designed for those who wish to develop their

professional expertise and sk ills across a range

of essential business and marketing areas.

The HND Diploma in Business (Marketing) can

be studied as stand-alone programme or can

form part of a three-year degree programme

leading to the Anglia Ruskin University BA(Hons) Business (Marketing). Successful

completion of the HND allows direct entry to a

one-year topup to Honours Degree.

Mode



Comprises 8 units for the HNC and a further 8

units for the HND:

HNC (total 8 units):

1. Marketing Principles

Concept and process of marketing

Concepts of segmentation, targeting and

positioning

Individual elements of the extended

marketing mix

The marketing mix in dierent contexts

2. Managing Financial Resources and

Decisions

Sources of finance available to a business The implications of finance as a resource

within a business

Make financial decisions based on financial

information

Evaluate the financial performance of a

business

3. Organisations and Behaviour

Relationship between organisational

structure and culture

Dierent approaches to management and

leadership

Motivational theories in organisations

Mechanisms for developing eective

teamwork in organisations

4. Business Environment

Organisational purposes of businesses


businesses operate

Behaviour or organisations in their market

environment

Significance of the global factors that shape

national business activities

5. Personal and Professional Development

Self-managed learning

Personal and professional development

Personal and professional development plan

Interpersonal and transferable skills

6. Aspects of Contract and Negligence for

Business

Essential elements of a valid contract in a

business context

Elements of a contract in business situations

Principles of liability in negligence inbusiness activities

7. Human Resource Management

Dierence between personnel management

and human resource management

How to recruit employees

How to reward employees in order to

motivate and retain them

Mechanisms for cessation of employment

8. Business Decision Making

Sources for the collection of primary and

secondary data

Techniques to analyse data eectively for

business purposes

Produce information in appropriate formats

for decision making in an organisational

context

Software-generated information

HND (total 8 units):

9. Working with and Leading People

Recruitment, selection and retention

procedures

Styles and impact of leadership

Teamworking

Asessing the work and development needs

of individuals

10. Advertising and Promotion in Business

Scope of marketing communications

Role and importance of advertising

Below-the-line techniques and how they

are used

Plan integrated promotional strategies

11. Marketing Intelligence

Understand buyer behaviour and the

purchase decision-making process

Use marketing research techniques

Assesss market size and future demand

Measure customer satisfaction


Compile marketing audits

Main barriers to marketing planning

Formulate a marketing plan for a product or

service

Ethical issues in marketing

13. Sales Planning and Operations

Role of personal selling within the overall

marketing strategy

Apply the principles of the selling process to

a product or service

Role and objectives of sales management

Plan sales activity for a product or service

14. Project Management for Business

Project management principles

Manage a projects human resources

Apply project processes and procedures


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15. Business Strategy

Organisations purposes of businesses


businesses operate

Behaviour of organisations in their market

environment

Global factors that shape national businessactivities

16. Research Project

Formulate a research specification

Implement the research project

Evaluate research outcomes

Present research outcomes

Assessment

Assessment consists of a mix of assignments

and a project.



4 years. However, our online distance learning




Entry Requirements

The standard entry requirements are as follows:

An A Level pass or equivalent.


5.5

Applicants whose educational qualifications

do not meet the standard entry requirementsbut have at least two years full-time work

experience will be considered on an individual

basis.

Whats Included



Study materials - Access electronic copiesof your learning materials and important

information, such as assessment


are.





sources can include key journal articles,

your universitys online library, sites of

topical interest, etc.



thoughts and ideas and you can initiatetopics that you want to discuss with your

fellow students.

Workload

We recommend an average of 8-10 hours study


Exemptions


Enrolment dates

November, February, May and August.

How to apply

In addition to a comple

RDI Undergraduate Prospectus

Documents

Transcript of RDI Undergraduate Prospectus