Programme Title

BSc Business Management

Final Award
(exit route if applicable for Postgraduate Taught Programmes)

Bachelor of Science in Business Management

Programme Code

BSM-BSC-S

UCAS Code

N201

HECoS Code

100089

ATAS Clearance Required

No

Mode of Study

Full Time

Type of Programme

Single Honours

Length of Programme

3 Academic Year(s)

Total Credits for Programme

360

Exit Awards available

Teaching Institution

Queen's University Belfast

School/Department

Queen's Management School

Framework for Higher Education Qualification Level 
www.qaa.ac.uk

Level 6

QAA Benchmark Group
www.qaa.ac.uk/quality-code/subject-benchmark-statements

Business and Management (2015)

Accreditations (PSRB)

Does the Programme have any approved exemptions from the University General Regulations
(Please see General Regulations)

None

Programme Specific Regulations

Stage 1
Students will be allowed to proceed from Stage 1 to Stage 2 only when they have passed all Stage 1 modules.

Stage 2
Students are only permitted to undertake one optional or study abroad year at the end of Stage 2. No extensions will be permitted. Students must have the written permission of the Programme Director to intermit their studies between Stage 2 and 3.

Students with protected characteristics

Are students subject to Fitness to Practise Regulations

(Please see General Regulations)

No

Learning Outcomes: Cognitive Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Learn how to learn

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content and the year of study. Traditional lecture environment provides the key underpinning knowledge and small group learning, tutorials, workshops, computer lab classes and interactive learning are all key features of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

Essay and report writing allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of core management subjects. They also challenge students to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information drawn from a range of sources. In addition, such assessment methods help students to develop their writing and thinking skills.

Group work is useful in developing communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Analysis and synthesis of management information

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content and the year of study. Traditional lecture environment provides the key underpinning knowledge and small group learning, tutorials, workshops, computer lab classes and interactive learning are all key features of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

Essay and report writing allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of core management subjects. They also challenge students to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information drawn from a range of sources. In addition, such assessment methods help students to develop their writing and thinking skills.

Group work is useful in developing communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Learn how to improve their performance based on feedback from assessments

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content and the year of study. Traditional lecture environment provides the key underpinning knowledge and small group learning, tutorials, workshops, computer lab classes and interactive learning are all key features of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

Essay and report writing allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of core management subjects. They also challenge students to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information drawn from a range of sources. In addition, such assessment methods help students to develop their writing and thinking skills.

Group work is useful in developing communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Problem solve and think critically

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content and the year of study. Traditional lecture environment provides the key underpinning knowledge and small group learning, tutorials, workshops, computer lab classes and interactive learning are all key features of the programme.

Methods of Assessment

Essay and report writing allow students to develop their knowledge and understanding of core management subjects. They also challenge students to analyse, synthesise and critically evaluate information drawn from a range of sources. In addition, such assessment methods help students to develop their writing and thinking skills.

Group work is useful in developing communication, teamwork and negotiation skills.

Learning Outcomes: Transferable Skills

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Written and oral communication skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development and enhancement of transferable skills is a key feature of the degree programme. The classroom environment is designed to be interactive and students are actively encouraged to participate. Learning sets, personal response systems, small in class exercises, quizzes, team based learning are all utilised.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, essays and reports test breadth and depth of knowledge, as well as synthesis, evaluation and critical reflection.

Multiple choice questions and class tests assess breadth of knowledge.

Practical work assesses application of knowledge.

Presentations are used formatively and summatively to assess communication, problem-solving and decision making skills as well as analysis and evaluation.

Team working and interaction skills including planning, managing priorities, managing time and negotiating skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development and enhancement of transferable skills is a key feature of the degree programme. The classroom environment is designed to be interactive and students are actively encouraged to participate. Learning sets, personal response systems, small in class exercises, quizzes, team based learning are all utilised.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, essays and reports test breadth and depth of knowledge, as well as synthesis, evaluation and critical reflection.

Multiple choice questions and class tests assess breadth of knowledge.

Practical work assesses application of knowledge.

Presentations are used formatively and summatively to assess communication, problem-solving and decision making skills as well as analysis and evaluation.

Ability to analyse and synthesise information

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development and enhancement of transferable skills is a key feature of the degree programme. The classroom environment is designed to be interactive and students are actively encouraged to participate. Learning sets, personal response systems, small in class exercises, quizzes, team based learning are all utilised.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, essays and reports test breadth and depth of knowledge, as well as synthesis, evaluation and critical reflection.

Multiple choice questions and class tests assess breadth of knowledge.

Practical work assesses application of knowledge.

Presentations are used formatively and summatively to assess communication, problem-solving and decision making skills as well as analysis and evaluation.

Problem solving and decision making skills using appropriate qualitative and quantitative techniques

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

The development and enhancement of transferable skills is a key feature of the degree programme. The classroom environment is designed to be interactive and students are actively encouraged to participate. Learning sets, personal response systems, small in class exercises, quizzes, team based learning are all utilised.

Methods of Assessment

Assignments, essays and reports test breadth and depth of knowledge, as well as synthesis, evaluation and critical reflection.

Multiple choice questions and class tests assess breadth of knowledge.

Practical work assesses application of knowledge.

Presentations are used formatively and summatively to assess communication, problem-solving and decision making skills as well as analysis and evaluation.

Learning Outcomes: Knowledge & Understanding

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Understand and evaluate organisations and the external environment within which they operate

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge and understanding of the core subject material is facilitated through a broad range of teaching and learning methods. These include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers from industry and academia, case study analysis, group work, IT practicals and individual work.

Methods of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge is tested in a variety of ways including: academic essays, literature reviews, problem solving, assessed tutorial work, team and individual presentations, report writing

Understand, apply and critique the principles and techniques of management

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge and understanding of the core subject material is facilitated through a broad range of teaching and learning methods. These include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers from industry and academia, case study analysis, group work, IT practicals and individual work.

Methods of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge is tested in a variety of ways including: academic essays, literature reviews, problem solving, assessed tutorial work, team and individual presentations, report writing

Analyse and synthesise management information drawn from a range of sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge and understanding of the core subject material is facilitated through a broad range of teaching and learning methods. These include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers from industry and academia, case study analysis, group work, IT practicals and individual work.

Methods of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge is tested in a variety of ways including: academic essays, literature reviews, problem solving, assessed tutorial work, team and individual presentations, report writing

Critically evaluate management data

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Knowledge and understanding of the core subject material is facilitated through a broad range of teaching and learning methods. These include: lectures, seminars, tutorials, guest speakers from industry and academia, case study analysis, group work, IT practicals and individual work.

Methods of Assessment

Underpinning knowledge is tested in a variety of ways including: academic essays, literature reviews, problem solving, assessed tutorial work, team and individual presentations, report writing

Learning Outcomes: Subject Specific

On the completion of this course successful students will be able to:

Understand and evaluate organisations and the external environment within which they operate

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.

Understand and evaluate the principles of management

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.

Analyse and synthesise key management information from a range of sources

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.

Demonstrate the application of a range of specific business analysis skills

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.

Critically evaluate and integrate knowledge of core management subjects

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.

Critically evaluate and integrate knowledge of a range of current and pervasive management issues

Teaching/Learning Methods and Strategies

Teaching and learning methods vary depending on the module content. Some underpinning knowledge and careful exposition of very technical material takes place in lectures and in small tutorial settings. Interactive workshops, team based learning, individual independent study, students leading tutorial sessions are all used in an appropriate way.

Methods of Assessment

Students will have an opportunity to acquire a range of subject specific skills which are assessed both formatively and summatively in modules. Broad subject knowledge can be assessed through class tests and MCQ tests. More in-depth analysis is assessed via assignments and essays. Team working is encouraged and developed through group assignments. Presentation skills are assessed both formatively and summatively within the programme. Feedback is designed to provide a positive and supportive student learning environment.